Bleach: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

In chemistry, to bleach something generally means to whiten it or oxidize it. A bleach is a chemical that exhibits these properties. Common chemical bleaches include sodium hypochlorite, or "chlorine bleach," and "oxygen bleach," which contains hydrogen peroxide.

Other uses:

• Bleach is also a manga by Tite Kubo; see Bleach (manga)
• Bleach is also an album by Nirvana; see Bleach (album)