hypochlorous acid
noun
hy·po·chlo·rous acid ˌhī-pə-ˈklȯr-əs- 
: an unstable strongly oxidizing but weak acid HClO obtained in solution along with hydrochloric acid by reaction of chlorine with water and used especially in the form of salts as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant, and chlorinating agent
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web TikTok user Kilee Kearns revealing Tower 28’s hypochlorous acid spray. 
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 It's known as hypochlorous acid, and it's found in our bodies. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Retailing for just $12, the Tower 28 facial spray is a pH-balancing hypochlorous acid toner that soothes sunburn and supports the skin barrier. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022 However, in comparison to the facial spray, the serum contains a higher concentration of antibacterial hypochlorous acid. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 May 2022 When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2020 Mixing bleach and water produces hypochlorous acid, which can react with the dirt and debris on your floor or counter. Emily Anthes, Scientific American, 1 June 2020 In a HomeCHEM study published in January, Farmer and Vance reported that mopping with a bleach-and-water solution produced enough hypochlorous acid gas to potentially irritate the skin. Emily Anthes, Scientific American, 1 June 2020 The main ingredient in household bleach is sodium hypochlorite, which reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which breaks down organic matter. Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 28 Apr. 2020 See More
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 It's known as hypochlorous acid, and it's found in our bodies. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Retailing for just $12, the Tower 28 facial spray is a pH-balancing hypochlorous acid toner that soothes sunburn and supports the skin barrier. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022 However, in comparison to the facial spray, the serum contains a higher concentration of antibacterial hypochlorous acid. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 May 2022 When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2020 Mixing bleach and water produces hypochlorous acid, which can react with the dirt and debris on your floor or counter. Emily Anthes, Scientific American, 1 June 2020 In a HomeCHEM study published in January, Farmer and Vance reported that mopping with a bleach-and-water solution produced enough hypochlorous acid gas to potentially irritate the skin. Emily Anthes, Scientific American, 1 June 2020 The main ingredient in household bleach is sodium hypochlorite, which reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which breaks down organic matter. Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 28 Apr. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hypochlorous acid
noun
hy·po·chlo·rous acid -ˌklōr-əs-, -ˌklȯr-
: an unstable strongly oxidizing but weak acid HClO obtained in solution along with hydrochloric acid by reaction of chlorine with water and used especially in the form of salts as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant, and chlorinating agent