Meaning & use

unbleached

adjective·Everyday

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Not treated with bleach, and retaining a natural, often off-white or cream color.

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The recipe calls for unbleached all-purpose flour.

She preferred unbleached cotton sheets for their natural texture.

A note on using this word

Frequently seen on food and textile packaging to signal a less processed, more natural product.

Words with a similar meaning

naturaluntreated

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Words with an opposite meaning

bleachedwhitened

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