Bleaching

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001374",
  "term": "Bleaching",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical process where a chromophore undergoes a chemical reaction, leading to a loss of its characteristic color. This transformation typically involves the destruction of the conjugated system responsible for light absorption. The efficiency of bleaching depends on the chromophore's photostability and the intensity of incident light.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2231 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bleaching/"
}