Blueing

Translation of "blueing" into Russian

Noun

blueing

blueings pl

She added blueing to the laundry to make the whites brighter.

Она добавила синьку в стирку, чтобы сделать белое белье ярче.

Additional translations

синяя добавка

Noun

A substance used to enhance the appearance of fabrics by counteracting yellowing.

She added blueing to the laundry to make the white shirts look brighter.

A process of treating metal to create a protective blue-black finish.

The gunsmith applied blueing to the rifle to prevent rust and corrosion.

Verb

To make something blue in color; to dye or tint blue.

They blued the fabric to match the curtains.

(Britain, informal) To spend (money) recklessly or extravagantly; squander.

He blued his entire paycheck on a weekend trip.

Adjective

Relating to or used for the process or substance of blueing.

He bought some blueing powder to whiten his linens.

Pres. Participle

Turning or becoming blue in color.

The blueing sky signaled that dawn was near.