Meaning Of The Word Hypochlorous acid

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Hypochlorous acid Definition
Hypochlorous acid Definition

What's The Definition Of Hypochlorous acid?

hypochlorous acid in American English
a weak unstable acid, HClO, known only in solution and used as a bleaching and oxidizing agent
noun: a weak, unstable acid, HOCl, existing only in solution and in the form of its salts, used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant

hypochlorous acid in British English
noun: an unstable acid known only in solution and in the form of its salts, formed when chlorine dissolves in water: a strong oxidizing and bleaching agent. Formula: HOCl

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