How Do You Spell DECOLOR?

Pronunciation: [dɪkˈʌlə] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "decolor" is [dɪkˈʌlə], [dɪkˈʌlə], [d_ɪ_k_ˈʌ_l_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

DECOLOR Meaning and Definition

  1. Decolor is a transitive verb that refers to the action of removing or reducing the original color or pigmentation of an object, substance, or material. It is derived from the Latin word "decolorare," where "de-" indicates removal and "color" signifies hue or pigment.

    When an item or substance is decolored, its natural color is intentionally altered or diminished. This process is often carried out using chemical agents, such as bleaching agents or color-removal products, which act on the object's pigments to neutralize or eliminate them. Decolorization can be applied to a wide range of materials, including fabrics, dyes, paints, or even hair.

    The purpose of decoloring can vary depending on the context. For instance, individuals may decolor fabric to restore its natural whiteness or lighten its shade. Alternatively, industrial applications may require decolorization to remove unwanted hues or pigments from a product, ensuring consistency or meeting specific aesthetic standards. Additionally, decoloring is frequently employed in scientific research, where it is crucial to eliminate or control the influence of color in experiments or analyses.

    Overall, the process of decoloring involves diminishing or eradicating the original color of an object, material, or substance, often resulting in a desaturated or colorless appearance.

Common Misspellings for DECOLOR

  • secolor
  • xecolor
  • cecolor
  • fecolor
  • recolor
  • eecolor
  • dwcolor
  • dscolor
  • ddcolor
  • drcolor
  • d4color
  • d3color
  • dexolor
  • devolor
  • defolor
  • dedolor
  • decilor
  • decklor
  • decllor
  • edcolor

Etymology of DECOLOR

The word "decolor" is derived from the Latin word "dēcolor", which can be broken down into two parts: "dē-" meaning "down" or "from" and "color" meaning "color". Therefore, "decolor" literally translates to "down from color" or "to remove color".

Similar spelling words for DECOLOR

Conjugate verb Decolor

CONDITIONAL

I would decolor
you would decolor
he/she/it would decolor
we would decolor
they would decolor

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decoloring
you would be decoloring
he/she/it would be decoloring
we would be decoloring
they would be decoloring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decolor
you would have decolor
he/she/it would have decolor
we would have decolor
they would have decolor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decoloring
you would have been decoloring
he/she/it would have been decoloring
we would have been decoloring
they would have been decoloring

FUTURE

I will decolor
you will decolor
he/she/it will decolor
we will decolor
they will decolor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decoloring
you will be decoloring
he/she/it will be decoloring
we will be decoloring
they will be decoloring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decolored
you will have decolored
he/she/it will have decolored
we will have decolored
they will have decolored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decoloring
you will have been decoloring
he/she/it will have been decoloring
we will have been decoloring
they will have been decoloring

IMPERATIVE

you decolor
we let´s decolor

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decolor

PAST

I decolored
you decolored
he/she/it decolored
we decolored
they decolored

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decoloring
you were decoloring
he/she/it was decoloring
we were decoloring
they were decoloring

PAST PARTICIPLE

decolored

PAST PERFECT

I had decolored
you had decolored
he/she/it had decolored
we had decolored
they had decolored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decoloring
you had been decoloring
he/she/it had been decoloring
we had been decoloring
they had been decoloring

PRESENT

I decolor
you decolor
he/she/it decolors
we decolor
they decolor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decoloring
you are decoloring
he/she/it is decoloring
we are decoloring
they are decoloring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decoloring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decolored
you have decolored
he/she/it has decolored
we have decolored
they have decolored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decoloring
you have been decoloring
he/she/it has been decoloring
we have been decoloring
they have been decoloring

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