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Discover LudwigThe word "decolour" is usable in written English, though it is less common than "decolor." It can be used when referring to the process of removing color from something, such as fabric or hair
Example: "The sun can decolour the vibrant hues of the curtains over time." Alternatives include "bleach" or "fade."
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decolour
verb
To deprive of colour; to bleach.
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Trametes cotonea did not decolour effectively under any condition.
Among the dyes studied, those with higher number of sulphonic acid groups in its structure are easier to decolour.
The ability of Trametes meyenii to simultaneously decolour dye over prolonged periods of time while growing in relatively nutrient-rich medium appears to be unique amongst white-rot fungi, indicating its potential in wastewater bioremediation.
Under certain conditions manganese will not decolour, but will produce purple glass [2: p. 50, 66: p. 121], and may also act as a fining agent [61: p. 179T, 66: p. 130].
The BAP test is based on the ability of a coloured solution, containing ferric (Fe3+) ions bound to a special chromogenic substrate, to decolour when its Fe3+ ions are reduced to ferrous (Fe2+) ions, as well as it can be observed by adding a reducing system (plasma antioxidant).
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