Unbleached
(adjective)
- Not treated with a bleach to remove the color or make it lighter.
- Not altered or treated chemically to make it whiter.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from un- (meaning 'not') + bleached, past participle of bleach.
Examples:
- The fabric was unbleached, its natural color not altered by any chemical treatment.
- The flour was unbleached, its original color and nutrients not compromised by any chemical process.
- The paper was unbleached, its texture and quality not affected by any whitening agent.
- The cotton was unbleached, its natural whiteness and softness not enhanced by any chemical process.
- The sugar was unbleached, its original brown color and natural flavor not changed by any refining process.