hypochlorous acid
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hypochlorous acid
noun
a weak, unstable acid, HOCl, existing only in solution and in the form of its salts, used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.
Origin:
1835–45
1835–45
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hypochlorous acid (ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːrəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| an unstable acid known only in solution and in the form of its salts, formed when chlorine dissolves in water: a strong oxidizing and bleaching agent. Formula: HOCl | |
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Medical Dictionary
hypochlorous acid hy·po·chlo·rous acid (hī'pə-klôr'əs)
n.
A weak but strongly oxidizing acid produced by the reaction of chlorine and water and used as a bleaching agent, disinfectant, and chlorinating agent.
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Science Dictionary
hypochlorous acid  (hī'pə-klôr'əs) Pronunciation Key
A weak, unstable acid occurring only in solution and used as a bleach, oxidizer, deodorant, and disinfectant. Chemical formula: HOCl. |
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