discolourise
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Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To remove the colour from something; to make something lose its colour or become pale or white.
Usage
- This verb describes the action of causing an object to lose its original colour. It is often used in contexts involving chemical processes, exposure to light, or natural fading.
- It is typically followed by a direct object (the thing that loses its colour).
- Example: "The strong cleaning solution will discolourise the fabric if you're not careful."
Examples
- "Over decades, sunlight and pollution can discolourise historic stone monuments."
- "The laboratory procedure uses a chemical agent to discolourise the sample for clearer microscopic analysis."
- "Be careful not to discolourise the dyed wool when washing it."
Advanced Usage
- The process or result of becoming discolourised can be described as discolourisation (noun).
- Example: "The discolourisation of the old photograph was due to improper storage."
Variants and Related Words
- Discolor (verb): A more common American English spelling with the same meaning.
- Discolour (verb): The standard British English spelling.
- Bleach (verb): A very common synonym, often implying the use of a chemical (like chlorine bleach) or strong sunlight to remove colour.
- Fade (verb): To gradually lose colour or brightness, often due to light or washing.
- Decolorize (verb): A technical synonym frequently used in scientific contexts.
Synonyms
- Bleach
- Fade
- Wash out
- Decolorize
Antonyms
- Colour
- Dye
- Stain
- Tint
Notes on Usage
- "Discolourise" is less common in everyday speech than synonyms like "bleach" or "fade." It is often found in more formal, technical, or British English contexts.
- The spelling "discolorize" follows American English conventions.
Verb
- remove color from
- The sun bleached the red shirt