name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any substance used to whiten something; a bleach. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an agent that makes things white or colorless wordnet
3. 3
   A person employed to whiten or bleach. countable
4. 4
   A powder added to tea or coffee in place of milk. A "non-dairy creamer". Canada, countable, uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

blanching agentbleachbleaching agentbleaching agentcreamerwhitening

Etymology

From whiten + -er.

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