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Definition of whitener

whitener

/ˈwaɪ.tən.ər/
whi · ten · er
Plural:whiteners
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whitener Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A substance or chemical agent used to make something white or whiter, such as a laundry bleach, tooth-bleaching product, or pigment.

Example

"She added an optical whitener to the wash to keep the bedsheets looking bright."

2

A powdered or liquid non-dairy product added to coffee or tea as a substitute for milk or cream.

Example

"The office break room only had packets of powdered coffee whitener instead of fresh milk."

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• Rhymes for whitener

• Nearby Words

whitehorse
whitelist
whiten
whitener
whiteness
whitening
whiteout

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