GEMET
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bleaching process
Definition

1) Removing colored components from a textile. Common bleaches are hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochloride, and sodium chlorite. 2) The brightening and delignification of pulp by the addition of oxidizing chemicals such as chlorine or reducing chemicals such as sodium hypochloride.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/934