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bleach·ing pow·der
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Princeton's WordNet
bleaching powder, chlorinated lime, chloride of limenoun
a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
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bleaching powdernoun
A white powder, a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride, prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide, used as a strong bleaching agent and disinfectant.
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bleaching powder
Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)2. It is a white solid, although commercial samples appear yellow. It strongly smells of chlorine, owing to its slow decomposition in moist air. This compound is relatively stable as a solid and solution and has greater available chlorine than sodium hypochlorite. "Pure" samples have 99.2% active chlorine. Given common industrial purity, an active chlorine content of 65-70% is typical. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
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bleaching powder
Bleaching powder, also known as calcium hypochlorite, is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(ClO)2. It is a white or yellowish solid that is commonly used as a disinfectant and a bleaching agent. The compound is relatively stable and has strong oxidizing properties, which makes it effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and algae. It is widely used in water treatment, sanitation, and various cleaning and personal care products. It can also be found in certain swimming pool sanitizers and algae treatments.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bleaching powder in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bleaching powder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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