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hypochlorite

noun
hy·​po·​chlo·​rite | \ ˌhī-pə-ˈklȯr-ˌīt How to pronounce hypochlorite (audio) \

Definition of hypochlorite

: a salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

Examples of hypochlorite in a Sentence

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 That solution is diluted at a ratio of one gallon of hypochlorite to nine gallons of water. — Gary Warth, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Power-washing a dirty job, but could say lives in hep A outbreak," 29 Sep. 2017 The substance released was a kind of liquid bleach, sodium hypochlorite, which Beyerstedt described as much stronger than regular household bleach. — CBS News, "Medical crews respond to reports of chemical exposure at Miss. water park," 10 July 2017

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First Known Use of hypochlorite

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

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hypochlorite

noun
hy·​po·​chlo·​rite | \ ˌhī-pə-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīt, -ˈklȯ(ə)r- How to pronounce hypochlorite (audio) \

Medical Definition of hypochlorite

: a salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

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