unbleached

adjective

un·​bleached ˌən-ˈblēcht How to pronounce unbleached (audio)
: not made whiter or lighter by a bleaching process : not bleached
unbleached flour
unbleached cloth
unbleached paper

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Some are reusable and made of medical-grade silicone, or even unbleached kraft paper, and don’t contain any actives. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 July 2025 Paper towel pulp may be bleached during this process or left unbleached and natural. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 The unbleached fibers give fabrics a yellow natural look. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025 Concerned gardeners can always avoid using shredded paper in the vegetable garden or only use unbleached paper. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbleached

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1532, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbleached was circa 1532

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“Unbleached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbleached. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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