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Javel water

or Ja·velle wa·ter

[ zhuh-vel, zha- ]
/ ʒəˈvɛl, ʒæ- /

noun

sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, dissolved in water, used as a bleach, antiseptic, etc.

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Origin of Javel water

1870–75; translation of French eau de Javel, after Javel former town, now in the city of Paris

Words nearby Javel water

Java Trench, javelin, javelina, javelin fish, Javelle water, Javel water, Javits, jaw, jawan, Jawara, jawbone
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British Dictionary definitions for Javel water

Javel water

Javelle water

/ (ˈdʒævəl, dʒəˈvɛl) /

noun

an aqueous solution containing sodium hypochlorite and some sodium chloride, used as a bleach and disinfectant
Also called: eau de Javelle a similar solution made from potassium carbonate and chlorine

Word Origin for Javel water

C19: partial translation of French eau de Javel, from Javel, formerly a town, now part of Paris
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