bleaching powders

A form of bleaching powder — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bleaching powder
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