bluing (EN)

noun

noun “bluing”

1. a substance added to laundry to make clothes appear whiter
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   To keep my white shirts looking bright, I add a bit of bluing to the wash cycle.
2. methods used to coat steel to prevent it from rusting
   The blacksmith explained that bluing the steel would help prevent it from rusting over time.