decolorant

[ dee-kuhl-er-uh nt ]
/ diˈkʌl ər ənt /

adjective

having the property of removing color; bleaching.

noun

a decolorant substance or agent.
Also especially British, de·col·our·ant.

Origin of decolorant

First recorded in 1860–65; decolor + -ant

Example sentences from the Web for decolorant

  • When the dye has sunk in, the decolorant can be easily applied with a paint-brush.

    The Decoration of Leather |Georges de Rcy

British Dictionary definitions for decolorant

decolorant
/ (diːˈkʌlərənt) /

adjective

able to decolour or bleach

noun

a substance that decolours