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Synonyms for bleaching powder

  • noun

Most common

chloride of lime chlorinated lime

All synonyms

Noun

chloride of lime, chlorinated lime

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    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.