Bleachable

/ˈbliːtʃ.ə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being bleached; able to be whitened or discolored by bleach.

Etymology

From bleach (verb) plus the suffix -able (meaning capable of), a standard English adjective formation.

Kelly Says

Not all fabrics are equally bleachable—delicate silks and some dyes resist bleaching while cotton practically begs for it, which is why laundry instructions matter so much.

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