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

/ hī′pə-klôr′īt′ /

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 solution, however, must be between 45 to 50% hypochlorite.

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A similar solution of a mixture of chloride and hypochlorite is called Eau de Javelle.

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Their solution in hydrochloric acid is nearly neutralised; acetate of soda is then added, and an excess of sodium hypochlorite.

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This layer is easily dissolved in a solution of hypochlorite of soda, a fluid which dissolves chitin.

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The French use solutions containing chloride and hypochlorite of soda.

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