unblack

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something no longer black or to remove the blackness.

  - "Unblack the shoes by polishing them."
  - "The sun gradually unblacked the rain-soaked pavement."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unblack
hack , whack , pack

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Variants

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unblock , unblocked , unblocking , unblocks

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Etymology

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The word 'unblack' is formed by prefixing the negation 'un-' to the word 'black'. The prefix 'un-' means 'reverse the action of' or 'undo'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unblack' is not commonly used in everyday language and is mainly found in technical or scientific contexts.

2. In chemistry, 'unblackening' refers to the process of removing carbon deposits from metal surfaces.

3. In photography, 'unblacking' refers to the process of removing black specks or spots from an image.

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Related Concepts

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1. whiten: A synonym for 'unblack'. Both words mean to make something no longer black or to remove the blackness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unblack' can refer to the transformation of a character or situation from a negative to a positive state. For example, in Shakespeare's Othello, Desdemona is 'unblackened' in the eyes of Othello when he realizes his mistake.

How to Memorize "unblack"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of removing blackness from an object. Imagine polishing a black shoe until it becomes shiny and no longer appears black.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unblack' with the idea of transformation and improvement. Think of it as the opposite of 'blacken'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'unblack' as 'undo black'. This mnemonic helps you remember that 'unblack' means to reverse the action of 'black'.

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