overbleach

verb

over·​bleach ˌō-vər-ˈblēch How to pronounce overbleach (audio)
overbleached; overbleaching

transitive verb

: to bleach (something) excessively
She overbleached her hair.
Take care not to overbleach your teeth.
overbleaching noun
… beyond making teeth weak and prone to decay, overbleaching can actually strip away the protective enamel … Courtney Hutchison et al.

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overbleach was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Overbleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbleach. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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