also: はくかげんしょう
noun
bleaching phenomenon; albinism; chlorosis
Refers to whitening or loss of color in organisms, especially coral bleaching, plant chlorosis, or animal albinism. Context determines the specific meaning.
地球温暖化の影響で、サンゴの白化現象が深刻化している。
Due to global warming, coral bleaching is becoming more serious.
The chlorosis in this plant is caused by iron deficiency.