Albescence

//ælˈbɛsəns// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of becoming white; whitening. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    Whitishness. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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achromasiaalbinismalbinoerubescencefairnesslightness

Etymology

Mid 18th century. From Latin albescens, present participle of albescō.

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