TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
OPTICAL BLEACHING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- optical bleaching 1, record 1, English, optical%20bleaching
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blanchiment optique
1, record 1, French, blanchiment%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de la luminance des tons blancs et des plages claires grâce à l'ajout de matières fluorescentes. 2, record 1, French, - blanchiment%20optique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fluorescent whitening
1, record 2, English, fluorescent%20whitening
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- optical bleaching 2, record 2, English, optical%20bleaching
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incorporation in a pulp stock surface sizing or coating of an almost colourless substance that can convert ultraviolet radiation into visible light making an apparent improvement in the whiteness of the paper or board. 2, record 2, English, - fluorescent%20whitening
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - fluorescent%20whitening
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blanchiment par agents fluorescents
1, record 2, French, blanchiment%20par%20agents%20fluorescents
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- blanchiment optique 2, record 2, French, blanchiment%20optique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incorporation dans une pâte ou dans les produits d'enduction de surface ou de couchage, de substances quasi incolores qui transforment le rayonnement ultraviolet en lumière visible, produisant une amélioration apparente de la blancheur du papier ou du carton. 2, record 2, French, - blanchiment%20par%20agents%20fluorescents
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains colorants dits "optiques" avivent la blancheur des pâtes blanchies éclairées par une lumière contenant des rayons ultraviolets (ex. lumière solaire). 3, record 2, French, - blanchiment%20par%20agents%20fluorescents
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 4, record 2, French, - blanchiment%20par%20agents%20fluorescents
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: