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Definition of Chlorous acid
1. Noun. (HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Definition of Chlorous acid
1. Noun. (chemistry) an unstable acid, HClO2, known only in solution or as its salts, the chlorites; it is a strong oxidizing agent ¹
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Medical Definition of Chlorous acid
1. HClO2;an acid forming chlorites with bases. (05 Mar 2000)