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1. (n.) hypochlorous acid
a weak, unstable acid, HOCl, existing only in solution and in the form of its salts, used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.
Etymology: (1835–45)
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1. (noun) hypochlorous acid
a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent
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1. hypochlorous acid
An oxyacid of chlorine (HClO) containing monovalent chlorine that acts as an oxidizing or reducing agent.
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