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Definition of bluing

bluing

/ˈbluː.ɪŋ/
(UK: blueing)
blu · ing
Plural:bluings
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Adjective:blue
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bluing Lexical Profile

bluing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A blue powder or liquid added to rinse water during laundering to counteract the natural yellowing of white fabrics and make them appear brighter.

Example

"A few drops of laundry bluing in the final rinse kept the vintage cotton linens looking crisp and bright white."

2

A passivating process in metallurgy in which steel is partially protected against rust by creating a thin, bluish-black oxide coating on its surface, or the coating itself.

Example

"The gunsmith carefully applied a fresh coat of bluing to protect the antique rifle barrel from corrosion."

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• Nearby Words

bluey
bluff
bluffer
bluing
bluish
blunder
blunderbuss

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bluing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bluing
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