also: はくか
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
bleaching; whitening; chlorosis
General term for loss of color or whitening, including chemical bleaching, fading, and plant chlorosis.
サンゴの白化が深刻化している。
Coral bleaching is becoming more serious.
この洗剤
This detergent has a strong bleaching effect.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Specifically refers to albinism in organisms; a biological term.
白化個体は紫外線に弱い。
Albino individuals are vulnerable to ultraviolet rays.