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 of hypochlorous acid
First recorded in 1835–45
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British Dictionary definitions for hypochlorous acid
hypochlorous acid
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːrəs) /
noun
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
Medical definitions for hypochlorous acid
hypochlorous 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.
Scientific definitions for hypochlorous acid
hypochlorous acid
[ hī′pə-klôr′əs ]
A weak, unstable acid occurring only in solution and used as a bleach, oxidizer, deodorant, and disinfectant. Chemical formula: HOCl.