whitening

noun

whit·​en·​ing ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ How to pronounce whitening (audio)
-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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Enter Moon's Teeth Whitening Kit, a Best of Beauty-winning, goop-free, LED whitening solution that's easy to use and yields major results. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 The at-home whitening kit makes teeth 18 levels whiter after two weeks of consistent use, according to the brand. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Save up to 50% on toothbrushes and whitening strips from Oral-B and Crest. Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Most results showed immediate whitening after the first use, and many noted that these top teeth whitening strips was easy to use, effective, and didn’t leave a weird chemical taste in their mouth. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whitening 

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of whitening was in 1576

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“Whitening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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