Definition of Sodium hypochlorite

1. Noun. An unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.

Generic synonyms: Antimicrobial, Antimicrobic, Disinfectant, Germicide, Hypochlorite, Blanching Agent, Bleach, Bleaching Agent, Whitener
Specialized synonyms: Eau De Javelle, Javel Water, Javelle Water

Medical Definition of Sodium hypochlorite

1. The sodium salt of hypochlorous acid. It is used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant. Pharmacological action: disinfectants, oxidants. Chemical name: Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sodium Hypochlorite

sodium fluoride
sodium fluosilicate
sodium folate
sodium fusidate
sodium glutamate
sodium glycerophosphate
sodium group
sodium hexafluorosilicate
sodium hydride
sodium hydrogen carbonate
sodium hydrogen carbonate
sodium hydrogen sulfite
sodium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
sodium hypochlorite (current term)
sodium hypochlorite (current term)
sodium hypophosphite
sodium hyposulfite
sodium ichthyolsulfonate
sodium indigotin disulfonate
sodium iodide
sodium iodide
sodium iodide iodine-131
sodium isotopes
sodium lactate
sodium lauryl sulfate
sodium lauryl sulfate
sodium lauryl sulphate
sodium levothyroxine
sodium liothyronine

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