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Decolorate is a verb that refers to the process of removing or reducing color from an object or substance. It involves altering the original color and making it lighter, faded, or completely colorless.
In terms of objects or materials, decolorating often involves using different agents or methods to strip or fade the color. For example, textiles or fabrics can be decolorated using bleaching agents or chemicals, resulting in a color change or the complete removal of the original color. Similarly, pigments or dyes on surfaces such as paints or coatings can be treated to decolorate them, either partially or completely.
Decolorating can also apply to biological or chemical substances. In the context of hair, for instance, the term decolorate is frequently used to describe the process of lightening or removing the natural pigments in the hair shaft. This is commonly achieved through the application of chemical agents such as hydrogen peroxide or hair bleach.
Overall, decolorating involves an intentional or deliberate action to diminish or eliminate color from a given material or substance. It is a process that is commonly used in various industries, including textiles, cosmetics, household cleaning products, and more, to achieve specific aesthetic or functional goals.
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To deprive of colour; to bleach.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "decolorate" is derived from the Latin word "decoloratus", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" (meaning "reverse" or "undo") and the Latin word "coloratus" (meaning "colored"). Therefore, "decolorate" essentially means to remove or reverse color.
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