whiten
verb
whit·en
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn 
whitened; whitening
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make white or whiter
snow whitened the hills
: to become white or whiter
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Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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For example, the whitening agent titanium dioxide in soups and dairy products can build up in the body and even damage DNA.
European countries take a much more precautionary approach to additives in their food, Benesh says.
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Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
As an alternative to chlorine bleach for whitening whites, try oxygen bleach, baking soda, or laundry bluing, an old-fashioned laundry product that is excellent at brightening dingy or yellowed whites.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Skip a trip to the dentist and do it at home using this teeth whitening pen.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
As an alternative to chlorine bleach for whitening whites, try oxygen bleach, baking soda, or laundry bluing, an old-fashioned laundry product that is excellent at brightening dingy or yellowed whites.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Skip a trip to the dentist and do it at home using this teeth whitening pen.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for whiten
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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