hypochlorous

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

adjective

1. of or derived from hypochlorous acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypochlorous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; hypo- + chlorous

Example Sentences

In the study, the authors noted that the smoke particles "produced unexpected and extreme perturbations in stratospheric gases beyond any seen in the previous 15 years of measurements, including increases in formaldehyde, chlorine nitrate, chlorine monoxide, and hypochlorous acid and decreases in ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and hydrochloric acid."

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The main advantage of the disinfectant, hypochlorous acid, is that it is not harmful to human skin or food, Avraham told The Times of Israel.

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In a HomeCHEM study published in January, Farmer and Vance reported that mopping with a bleach-and-water solution produced enough hypochlorous acid gas to potentially irritate the skin.

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Mixing bleach and water produces hypochlorous acid, which can react with the dirt and debris on your floor or counter.

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According to the outlet, the machine sprays a mist of hypochlorous acid water.

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