calcium hypochlorite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of calcium hypochlorite
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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His idea was for doctors to rinse their hands in a solution of calcium hypochlorite.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2021
Polton advanced to the table, on which he deposited a small flask, the contents of which were in a state of brisk effervescence, a bottle labelled "calcium hypochlorite," and a white porcelain tile.
From John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)
On the other hand 20-25 per cent. of samples treated with calcium hypochlorite show higher counts at body temperature than at room temperature.”
From Chlorination of Water by Race, Joseph
In this formula calcium hypochlorite has been written CaOCl2, but this substance actually contains one atom of oxygen less than the true hypochlorite, which has the constitutional formula ClO-Ca-OCl.
From Chlorination of Water by Race, Joseph
The essential constituent of bleaching-powder from the present aspect is calcium hypochlorite, which readily oxidises sulphuretted hydrogen, and more particularly phosphine, converting them into sulphuric and phosphoric acids, while the acetylene is practically unattacked.
From Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power by Leeds, F. H. (Frank Henley)
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