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Give one use of optical brighteners in the laundry. - Home Science

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Question

Give one use of optical brighteners in the laundry.

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Solution

  1. Optical brightening agents are colourless dyes that attach themselves to the fabric and make them appear whiter or brighter by reflecting light.
  2. To counteract the dullness and yellowness of fabrics, which come with age, the use of optical brighteners (OBAs) is recommended.
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Chapter 13: Laundry Material - EXERCISES [Page 178]

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Oswal Home Science [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 13 Laundry Material
EXERCISES | Q 3. | Page 178
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