whitening
noun
whit·en·ing
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ 
-ᵊn-iŋ
1
: the act or process of making or becoming white
2
: something that is used to make white : whiting
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Bluing bars and tablets can also be grated and added to the wash, or used in a DIY laundry detergent to lend extra whitening power.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Speaking of whitening, Crest's 3D Whitestrips are also discounted and supposed to leave your teeth 20 times whiter with consistent use.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
These ultra-slim whitening strips dissolve in your mouth within 15 minutes.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
But there’s more to improving the appearance of your teeth than picking mechanical or chemical whitening.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 19 July 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Speaking of whitening, Crest's 3D Whitestrips are also discounted and supposed to leave your teeth 20 times whiter with consistent use.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
These ultra-slim whitening strips dissolve in your mouth within 15 minutes.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
But there’s more to improving the appearance of your teeth than picking mechanical or chemical whitening.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 19 July 2024
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“Whitening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitening. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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