as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag
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Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Skip a trip to the dentist and do it at home using this teeth whitening pen.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Time’s running out to save on best-selling makeup, teeth whitening treatments, and skincare.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Platinum Mouth Rinse $20 $15 AMAZON From dental brand Moon, this alcohol-free mouth rinse not only freshens your breath but also offers teeth whitening benefits thanks to a gentle blend of antioxidants and hydrogen peroxide.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Skip a trip to the dentist and do it at home using this teeth whitening pen.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Time’s running out to save on best-selling makeup, teeth whitening treatments, and skincare.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Platinum Mouth Rinse $20 $15 AMAZON From dental brand Moon, this alcohol-free mouth rinse not only freshens your breath but also offers teeth whitening benefits thanks to a gentle blend of antioxidants and hydrogen peroxide.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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However, refined oils (that may be bleached or heated) lose some antioxidants, so they're generally added later as additives.27 Deep vs. Shallow Frying Oxygen is needed to produce lipid oxidation products; therefore, shallow frying causes more lipid oxidation products.Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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Their data shows 77 percent of the world's coral reefs are affected by bleaching.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Premium keyboards should have great keys so the Q5 HE has OSA-profile keys made from PBT material which provides superb oil resistance and a more luxurious feel and wear-resistant legends that won’t fade.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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After all, rival technologies don't fade away immediately.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiten. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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