whitens
Whitens is the third-person singular present tense of the verb whiten, meaning to make or become white or lighter in color.
Etymology: The verb whiten derives from the adjective white, with the English suffix -en; it is attested
In laundry and textiles, whitening methods aim to brighten fabrics and remove stains. Oxygen-based bleaches, such
In the paper and pulp industry, whitening refers to the production of white paper by bleaching wood
In food processing, whitening agents are used to lighten the appearance of products such as flour, sugar,
In personal care, whitening appears in two broad areas. Teeth whitening uses peroxide-based gels to lighten