whitener
Americannoun
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a preparation for making something white, as a bleach, dye, or polish.
a bottle of shoe whitener.
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a person or thing that whitens.
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a person who applies whitener, as in a manufacturing process.
noun
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a substance that makes something white or whiter
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a powdered substitute for milk or cream, used in coffee or tea
Etymology
Origin of whitener
Example Sentences
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They arrived in West Hollywood at various times in the Aughts and Teens from places like Tampa or St. Louis with trunks full of teeth whitener and dreams.
From Salon • May 26, 2023
A California engineer named Walter Liew was caught stealing secrets relevant to the production of titanium dioxide, which is used as a whitener in paint and toothpaste.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023
It is also used as a tooth whitener in some toothpastes, and as a common household cleaning agent.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021
It is also used as a whitener in some toothpastes, and as a common household cleaning agent.
From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2021
"Cleaning my white shoes," replied Rosemary, applying whitener vigorously.
From Rosemary by Lawrence, Josephine
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