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sodium hypochlorite Definition

sodium hypochlorite

noun

a greenish, unstable salt, NaOCl, usually stored in solution, used esp. as a bleaching agent and disinfectant

sodium hypochlorite Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Simple chlorination units using sodium hypochlorite ( bleach ) help to ensure potability to point of use.
  • contain: Use liquid bleach that contains 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite and no soap.

Modifies a noun

  • solution: The strength of sodium hypochlorite solution reduces on storage.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: About 18months ago we changed to disinfection with 5 % sodium hypochlorite after each treatment plus one acetic acid clean per week.