HyperDic: sodium_hypochlorite

English > 1 sense of the expression sodium hypochlorite:
NOUNsubstancesodium hypochloritean unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
English > sodium hypochlorite: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.
NarrowerJavelle water, Javel water, eau de JavelleAn aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite
Broaderbleaching agent, bleach, blanching agent, whitenerAn agent that makes things white or colorless
disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobialAn agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
hypochloriteAny salt or ester of hypochlorous acid
Spanishhipoclorito de sodio
Catalanhipoclorit de sodi

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