Definition

A substance or agent that removes color from something, often used in processes like bleaching or dye removal.

Example

The hairdresser used a decolorizer to lighten her client's hair before applying the new color.

Conversation

I just bought a new decolorizer for my hair.

Oh really? How does it work?

It helps lighten my hair color without damaging it too much.

That sounds great! I might need to try a decolorizer myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decolorizer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or pigment) and "-izer" (a suffix indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word "decolorizer" refers to a substance that removes color or pigment from something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing color' ('de-' means away and 'color' refers to hue) — that's what a decolorizer does.

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