Decolourizer

/ˌdiːˈkʌlərɪzər/ noun

Definition

A substance or agent that removes color from something.

Etymology

From decolorize + -er (agent suffix). The -er suffix creates a noun referring to something that performs the action of the verb.

Kelly Says

Hydrogen peroxide is a common decolorizer used in everything from hair bleaching to removing stubborn stains, because it disrupts the molecular structure of pigments.

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