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Definition of: hypochlorous
(hī′pə·klôr′əs, -klō′rəs) adjective Chem.
Denoting an acid, HCIO, obtained by the action of chlorine on mercurous oxide and water, and in other ways. It acts as an oxidizing and bleaching agent.
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