bleaching powder en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A white powder, a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride, prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide, used as a strong bleaching agent and disinfectant. Formula: Ca(ClO)₂.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bleaching powders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
chloride of lime · chlorinated lime
Translations (2)
ga púdar tuaracháin (a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride) · ru хло́рная и́звесть (a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride)