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bleaching powder

/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdər/

Tradução: Pó branco, geralmente contendo hipoclorito de cálcio, usado para desinfectar e branquear superfícies ou tecidos.

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/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdər/C1formaltechnical
  • ptPó branco, geralmente contendo hipoclorito de cálcio, usado para desinfectar e branquear superfícies ou tecidos.

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.

    ptComposto químico para desinfecção

    • 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.