decolorizing

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Scope note
Removal or deprivation of color. In discussion of textiles, decolorizing refers to removal of a dyestuff, whether by physical separation methods such as washing, or by chemical means such as bleaching.
decolorizing
Accepted term: 16-Mar-2026