Javelle water

A form of Javel water — sodium hypochlorite, the earliest chemical bleach.

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Javel watereau de Javelle

Meanings

nounJavelle water (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Javel water.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite

Similar
Javel watereau de Javelle
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