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Definition of Hypochlorous acid

1. Noun. A weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent.

Definition of Hypochlorous acid

1. Noun. (chemistry) a weak, unstable acid, HOCl, known only in solution; it is made by the action of chlorine on water and, along with its salts, the hypochlorites, is used as a household bleach ¹

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Medical Definition of Hypochlorous acid

1. An oxyacid of chlorine containing monovalent chlorine that acts as an oxidizing or reducing agent. It is derived from chlorine, not known in a pure state, but forming various salts, called hypochlorites. Chemical name: Hypochlorous acid (12 Dec 1998)

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