antichlor

(an′ti klôr′)

noun

any substance for removing excess hypochlorite or chlorine from textiles or other substances that have been bleached

Origin: anti- + chlor(ine)

See antichlor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A substance, such as sodium thiosulfate, used to neutralize the excess chlorine or hypochlorite left after bleaching textiles, fiber, or paper pulp.

Origin:

Origin: anti-

Origin: + chlor(ine)

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