whitening

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/, /ˈwaɪtnɪŋ/
(without the wine–whine merger) IPA^(key): /ˈhwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/, /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/
Hyphenation: whit‧en‧ing

Verb

whitening

present participle of whiten

Noun

whitening (plural whitenings)

A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter.
The process of making something white or whiter.

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