Javel-water
[zhuh-vel, zha-] /ʒəˈvɛl, ʒæ-/
noun
1.
sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, dissolved in water, used as a bleach, antiseptic, etc.
/ˈdʒævəl; dʒəˈvɛl/
noun
1.
an aqueous solution containing sodium hypochlorite and some sodium chloride, used as a bleach and disinfectant
2.
Also called eau de Javelle. a similar solution made from potassium carbonate and chlorine
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