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chlorine dioxide

American  

noun

  1. an orange, water-soluble, unstable, extremely explosive gas, ClO 2 , used chiefly as a bleaching agent for wood pulp, fats, oils, and flour.


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To manage the odor, city officials said Lineage is testing the use of chlorine dioxide as a deodorizer as food is removed and packed into trucks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

The researchers confirmed that chlorine dioxide can kill bacteria.

From Science Daily Feb. 2, 2026

Eaton for many years has worked to expose people who peddle chlorine dioxide and to report apparent injuries to authorities.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2025

The cellulose is then bleached using chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2023

What the Grenons were selling was actually chlorine dioxide, officials said.

From Seattle Times Jul. 17, 2023

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