hypochlorous acid
English
editEtymology
editFrom hypo- + chlorous acid.
Noun
edithypochlorous acid (uncountable)
- (chemistry) a 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
Translations
edita weak acid; HOCl
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