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bleaching powder

/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdər/

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/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruБелый порошок, обычно содержащий гипохлорит кальция, используемый для дезинфекции и отбеливания поверхностей или тканей.

A white powder, typically containing calcium hypochlorite, used for disinfecting and whitening surfaces or fabrics.

  1. Chemical compound for disinfectionB2formal

    A white powder, typically calcium hypochlorite, used for bleaching and disinfecting water and surfaces.

    ruХимическое соединение для дезинфекции

    • Bleaching powder is commonly used to purify drinking water.
    • Add a small amount of bleaching powder to the laundry to whiten clothes.
    • The pool was treated with bleaching powder to kill bacteria.