Hypochlorite
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈpɑkˈɫoʊˈɹaɪt/
Hypochlorite (noun)
- A chemical compound containing chlorine and oxygen, often used in cleaning products to kill germs.
- 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.