English Explanatory Dictionary

bleaching powder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A white powder, a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride, prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide, used as a strong bleaching agent and disinfectant. Formula: Ca(ClO)₂.

Word forms

bleaching powder bleaching powders

Synonyms

chloride of lime chlorinated lime
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