Javel water
or Ja·velle wa·ter
[zhuh-vel, zha-]
noun
sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, dissolved in water, used as a bleach, antiseptic, etc.
Origin of Javel water
1870–75; translation of French eau de Javel, after Javel former town, now in the city of Paris
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Javel water
Javelle water
noun
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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