ALL meanings of hypochlorous acid
hy·po·chlo·rous ac·id
H h - noun hypochlorous acid a weak, unstable acid, HOCl, existing only in solution and in the form of its salts, used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant. 1
- noun hypochlorous acid an unstable acid known only in solution and in the form of its salts, formed when chlorine dissolves in water: a strong oxidizing and bleaching agent. Formula: HOCl 0
- noun hypochlorous acid a weak unstable acid, HClO, known only in solution and used as a bleaching and oxidizing agent 0
- noun hypochlorous acid (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. 0