Hypochlorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypochlorous is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from chlorine having a valence lower than in chlorous compounds.
Meaning
(chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from chlorine having a valence lower than in chlorous compounds.
Example Sentences
This lack of shelf stability is the biggest reason hypochlorous acid sprays never became a staple of the cleaning-products aisle. […] For decades hypochlorous acid lingered in the background, used as a disinfectant in specific industrial and commercial contexts that could justify a pricey, on-site manufacturing process to create products on demand. But COVID accelerated the need for different methods of disinfection that would be safe, effective and easy to use in a wide range of environments.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypochloric, chlorous, chloric, hyperchloric, chlorinous, chloriodic.
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