noun, gerund/present participle
branqueamento
1. the process of making something white or whiter in color
The whitening of the fabric occurred after bleaching.
O branqueamento do tecido ocorreu após o branqueamento.
2. cosmetic or dental treatment to make teeth whiter
She decided to get teeth whitening done before the wedding.
Ela decidiu fazer clareamento dos dentes antes do casamento.
3. the act of making something appear more white or pure
The whitening of snow under moonlight was beautiful.
O branqueamento da neve sob a luz da lua era lindo.
In Brazil, dental whitening (clareamento dental) is increasingly popular in cosmetic dentistry. The term 'branqueamento' in historical or social contexts can refer to the lightening of skin tone, which has significant sociological implications regarding racism and colorism in Brazilian society.
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