Javelle water
- a variation of Javel water.
Example Sentences
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An alkaline solution of great use and convenience is Javelle water.
From Public School Domestic Science by Hoodless, Adelaide
The Javelle water which they had used was made of bleaching powder and washing soda.
From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)
Before hanging the curtains out to dry, one of them said that she was afraid the Javelle water would become so strong as the water evaporated from the curtains that it would eat the curtains.
From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)
If these treatments are ineffectual, resort to diluted oxalic acid or Javelle water, a careful rinsing to follow the application.
From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)
Javelle water may be tried in cases of advanced growth, but success is not always assured.
From Public School Domestic Science by Hoodless, Adelaide
