Javel water
or Ja·velle wa·ter
[ zhuh-vel, zha- ]
/ ʒəˈvɛl, ʒæ- /
noun
sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, dissolved in water, used as a bleach, antiseptic, etc.
Origin of Javel water
1870–75; translation of French
eau de Javel, after
Javel former town, now in the city of Paris
British Dictionary definitions for javel water
Javel water
Javelle water
/ (ˈdʒævəl, dʒəˈvɛl) /
noun
an aqueous solution containing sodium hypochlorite and some sodium chloride, used as a bleach and disinfectant
Also called: eau de Javelle
a similar solution made from potassium carbonate and chlorine
Word Origin for Javel water
C19: partial translation of French
eau de Javel, from
Javel, formerly a town, now part of Paris