hypochlorousadj.
/hʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈklɔːrəs//hɪpə(ʊ)ˈklɔːrəs/ Chemistry.
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.
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1841 W. T. Brande Man. Chem. 367 Balard..has..proposed to designate it hypochlorous acid.
1854 J. Scoffern in Orr's Circle Sci., Chem. 360 Hypochlorous acid..is an orange-coloured volatile liquid.
1865–72 H. Watts Dict. Chem. III. 907 Hypochlorous anhydride.
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