Hypochlorous acid

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA weak, unstable acid, HOCl, known only in solution; it is made by the action of chlorine on water and, along with its salts, the hypochlorites, is used as a household bleach

Synonyms

hocl hypochlorite chlorous acid chloric acid sodium hypochlorite hypochloride hypochlorate hydrogen chlorate perchloric acid hydrochloric acid hydrogen chlorite naocl

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