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hypochlorous, a. Chem.|hɪpəʊ-, haɪpəʊˈklɔərəs| [f. hypo- 5 + chlorous. Cf. F. hypochloreux.] hypochlorous acid, an oxy-acid of chlorine (HClO), which in its aqueous form has a yellowish colour, acrid taste, and sweet smell, and possesses strong oxidizing and bleaching qualities. hypochlorous anhydride, a gas (Cl2O) of a pale reddish-yellow colour and powerful odour. Discovered by Balard in 1834.
1841Brande Chem. 367 Balard..has..proposed to designate it hypochlorous acid. 1854J. Scoffern in Orr's Circ. Sc., Chem. 360 Hypochlorous acid..is an orange-coloured volatile liquid. 1865–72Watts Dict. Chem. III. 907 Hypochlorous anhydride. |