Noun
HOCl (uncountable)
(chemistry) hypochlorous acid
HOCl has been previously described as ‘the gold standard by which all antiviral, antibacterial agents must now be compared’. Source: Internet
The acid forms of these anions are hypochlorous acid (HOCl), chlorous acid (HClO 2), chloric acid (HClO 3 ) and perchloric acid (HClO 4 ), respectively. Source: Internet