whitening

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/, /ˈwaɪtnɪŋ/ (without the wine–whine merger) IPA(key): /ˈhwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/, /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/ Rhymes: -aɪtnɪŋ Hyphenation: whit‧en‧ing === Verb === whitening present participle and gerund of whiten === Noun === whitening (countable and uncountable, plural whitenings) A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter. Whiting, a kind of fine white chalk. The process of making something white or whiter. ==== Translations ====