(chemistry) An oxidizing or reducing chemical such as sodium hypochlorite, sulfur dioxide, sodium acid sulfite, or hydrogen peroxide.
(food engineering) A chemical, such as an aromatic acyl peroxide or monoperoxyphthalic acid, used to bleach flour, fats, oils, and other edibles.
bleaching agent
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(′blēch·iŋ ′ā·jənt)
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An agent used in the modification or removal of discoloration.
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