sodium hypochlorite

Noun

Meaning

an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

chemical peroxide bleach disinfectant bleaching agent cetrimide hypochlorite bacitracin chlorhexidine hexachlorophene benzalkonium chloride chloroxylenol liquid bleach all-purpose cleaner inorganic sodium salt
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Hypernyms

whitener bleach disinfectant antimicrobial germicide bleaching agent

Hyponyms

Javel water Javelle water eau de Javelle

Examples

Accordingly, we ordered sodium hypochlorite, diluted it with water and sprayed it on all surfaces and walls.” Source: Internet

All the buildings have been sanitised with sodium hypochlorite, which protects from 11 viruses. Source: Internet

Chlorine is used either in chlorine dioxide and sodium hypochlorite stages in elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleaching, or not at all (total chlorine free or TCF bleaching). Source: Internet

Guidelines for preparation of 1% sodium hypochlorite solution. Source: Internet

CECHLO® membrane process electrolyser for the onsite production of chlorine gas and or concentrated sodium hypochlorite. Source: Internet

In a second method, a strong acid such as sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid is reacted with sodium hypochlorite solution to release chlorine gas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sodium hydroxide sodium hydroxide solution sodium hypochlori sodium hypochlorite solution sodium iodide sodium iopodate