A Chemical That Lightens or Sterilizes Something

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Question

A Chemical That Lightens or Sterilizes Something

Answer

BLEACH

Word Meaning:

BLEACH — (uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

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