verb
- to bleach something excessively or more than necessary
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in textile, laundry, and hair care contexts
Examples
- If you overbleach the fabric, it may become weak and tear easily.
- The hairdresser warned that overbleaching her hair could cause severe damage.
- Don't overbleach the whites or they will turn yellow.
- Overbleaching can strip the natural fibers from cotton clothing.
- She accidentally overbleached the linen, leaving it brittle and discolored.