hypochlorite
/ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːraɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound used as a bleach and disinfectant, often found in household cleaners and swimming pool treatments.
- Hypochlorite solutions are effective at whitening laundry and removing stains.
- The pool cleaner added sodium hypochlorite to kill bacteria in the water.
- Many household bleaches contain hypochlorite as the active ingredient.