Albescence refers to the process of becoming white or turning pale. There are several synonyms for albescence, including blanching, decolorization, discoloration, fading, lightening, paling, whitening, and bleaching. These words can be used interchangeably to describe the loss of color or brightness in something. Blanching is commonly used in cooking to describe the process of briefly boiling vegetables to remove their green color. Decolorization is often used in chemistry to describe the removal of color from a solution. Whitening is a common synonym, especially when referring to teeth or laundry. Fading and lightening are used when describing colors that are losing their vibrancy or intensity.