Javelle water

Definitions of Javelle water
  1. noun
    an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite
    synonyms: Javel water, eau de Javelle
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    type of:
    sodium hypochlorite
    an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
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