decolorize

verb

de·​col·​or·​ize (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-lə-ˌrīz 

decolorized; decolorizing

transitive verb

: to remove color from

decolorize vinegar by adsorption of impurities on activated charcoal

decolorization

(ˌ)dē-ˌkə-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

decolorizer

(ˈ)dē-ˈkə-lə-ˌrī-zər 

noun

Synonyms

• blanch
• bleach
• blench
• dull
• fade
• pale
• snow
• wash out
• whiten

Examples of decolorize in a Sentence

the sample was decolorized before being examined under a microscope

Recent Examples on the Web

The bad news: Non-decolorized, whole-leaf aloe extract contains aloin, a chemical that has been shown to cause cancer in rats when ingested. —Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 21 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

decolorize

verb

de·​col·​or·​ize (ˈ)dē-ˈkəl-ə-ˌrīz 

decolorized; decolorizing

: to remove color from

decolorization

(ˌ)dē-ˌkəl-ə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

decolorizer

(ˈ)dē-ˈkəl-ə-ˌrī-zər 

noun

Medical Definition

decolorize

transitive verb

de·​col·​or·​ize

variants or British decolourize also decolourise

(ˈ)dē-ˈkəl-ə-ˌrīz 

decolorized or British decourized also decolourised; decolorizing or British decolourizing also decolourising

: to remove color from

decolorize vinegar by adsorption of impurities on activated charcoal

decolorization noun

or British decolourization also decolourisation

(ˈ)dē-ˌkəl-ə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

decolorizer noun

or British decolourizer also decolouriser

(ˈ)dē-ˈkəl-ə-ˌrī-zər