Brightening-agent
noun
a compound applied to a textile to increase its brightness by the conversion of ultraviolet radiation to visible (blue) light, used in detergents
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radiating or reflecting light; luminous; shining: The bright coins shone in the gloom. filled with light: The room was bright with sunshine. vivid or brilliant: a bright red dress; bright passages of prose. quick-witted or intelligent: They gave promotions to bright employees. clever or witty, as a remark: Bright comments enlivened the conversation. animated; lively; […]
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