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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hypochlorite

/ˌhaɪpəˈklɔraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does hypochlorite mean?

noun

A compound of chlorine and water, used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. A salt of hypochlorous acid.

Example

"The pool cleaner used a hypochlorite solution to sanitize the water."

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