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Meaning of blueing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

blueing

verb

Definitions

  1. To make or become blue.

  2. To treat the surface of steel so that it is passivated chemically and becomes more resistant to rust.

  3. (laundry) To brighten by treating with blue (laundry aid)

  4. To spend (money) extravagantly; to blow.

noun

Definitions

  1. An indigo material used as a laundry aid to counteract yellowing