Definition that contains bleaching agent
- bleach the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent)
- chlorine a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
- cl a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
- peroxide a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
- clorox a commercial bleaching agent
- calcium hypochlorite any hypochlorite of calcium; used as a bleaching agent
- hydrogen peroxide a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
- chlorine water an aqueous solution of chlorine used as a bleaching agent
- hypochlorous acid a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent
- potassium chlorate a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent