hypochlorite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hypochlorite
First recorded in 1840–50; hypo- + chlorite 2
Example Sentences
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The new study examined spore response of three different strains of C. diff to three clinical in-use concentrations of sodium hypochlorite.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
Assuming your bleach is 8.25 percent sodium hypochlorite, you’ll need 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per quart of warm water.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022
His idea was for doctors to rinse their hands in a solution of calcium hypochlorite.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2021
The sodium hypochlorite - or bleach - found in swimming pools can dry it out more, leading to damage.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2021
The chloride of calcium being inert, the hypochlorite acted upon by the carbonic acid in the water either free or half bound, splits up into carbonate of calcium and hypochlorous acid.
From Chlorination of Water by Race, Joseph
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