hypochlorite

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

/ ˌhaɪ pəˈklɔr aɪt, -ˈkloʊr- /

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noun

a salt or ester of hypochlorous acid.

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Origin of hypochlorite

First recorded in 1840–50; hypo- + chlorite²

Words nearby hypochlorite

hypobranchial, hypocalcemia, hypocaust, hypocenter, hypocentre, hypochlorite, hypochlorous, hypochlorous acid, hypocholesteremia, hypochondria, hypochondriac

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How to use hypochlorite in a sentence

The solution, however, must be between 45 to 50% hypochlorite.
A Journey Through France in War Time|Joseph G. Butler, Jr.
A similar solution of a mixture of chloride and hypochlorite is called Eau de Javelle.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
Their solution in hydrochloric acid is nearly neutralised; acetate of soda is then added, and an excess of sodium hypochlorite.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
This layer is easily dissolved in a solution of hypochlorite of soda, a fluid which dissolves chitin.
The Origin of Vertebrates|Walter Holbrook Gaskell

The French use solutions containing chloride and hypochlorite of soda.
Textiles|William H. Dooley

British Dictionary definitions for hypochlorite

hypochlorite

/ (ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːraɪt) /

noun

any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

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Scientific definitions for hypochlorite

hypochlorite

[ hī′pə-klôr′īt′ ]

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