hypochlorite

[hahy-puh-klawr-ahyt, -klohr-]

noun

1. a salt or ester of hypochlorous acid.

hypochlorite

/ ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːraɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

hypochlorite

1. A salt or ester of hypochlorous acid, containing the group OCl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypochlorite¹

First recorded in 1840–50; hypo- + chlorite ²

Example Sentences

The new study examined spore response of three different strains of C. diff to three clinical in-use concentrations of sodium hypochlorite.

From Science Daily

His idea was for doctors to rinse their hands in a solution of calcium hypochlorite.

From Salon

The sodium hypochlorite - or bleach - found in swimming pools can dry it out more, leading to damage.

From BBC

Check the label for its chemical name: sodium hypochlorite.

From Seattle Times

It also recommends that people “shock” their pools — adding chemicals that raise the chlorine level enough to kill algae and bacteria — with liquid chlorine, calcium hypochlorite or potassium monopersulfate instead of chlorine tablets.

From New York Times