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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Example Sentences

The researchers confirmed that chlorine dioxide can kill bacteria.

From Science Daily

HHS did not respond to requests from ProPublica about Kennedy’s views on chlorine dioxide.

From Salon

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

From BBC

Sold under the brand name Safrax, these chlorine dioxide tablets are typically used for industrial cleaning.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times