Hypochlorite

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈpɑkˈɫoʊˈɹaɪt/

Hypochlorite (noun)

  1. A chemical compound containing chlorine and oxygen, often used in cleaning products to kill germs.
  2. An ion made of chlorine and oxygen, found in solutions used for disinfection and water treatment.

Examples

  • Hypochlorite is used as a bleach chemical salt for cleaning.
  • You should handle hypochlorite carefully because it can irritate skin.