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chloride of lime

/ˈklɔːraɪd əv laɪm/

Traducción: Término anticuado para referirse al polvo blanqueador o hipoclorito de calcio, un compuesto químico usado históricamente para blanquear y desinfectar.

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/ˈklɔːraɪd əv laɪm/C1formaltechnicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino anticuado para referirse al polvo blanqueador o hipoclorito de calcio, un compuesto químico usado históricamente para blanquear y desinfectar.

An outdated term for bleaching powder or calcium hypochlorite, a chemical compound historically used for bleaching and disinfection.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A white powder used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant, also known as calcium hypochlorite.

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    • Chloride of lime was commonly used to disinfect drinking water in the past.
    • The laboratory stored chloride of lime in a sealed container.
    • Bleaching powder, or chloride of lime, is effective against many bacteria.