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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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 Swap your single-use whitening strips with Moon Oral Care's innovative option. Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024 Simply apply the Crest 3D whitening strips to your top and bottom teeth for 45 minutes a day. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024 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. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whitening 

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 Nov. 2024.

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