hypochlorous

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ chlorous.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

hypochlorous (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from chlorine having a valence lower than in chlorous compounds.

Derived terms

• hypochlorous acid

Translations

having a lower valence than in cholrous compounds

• Italian: ipocloroso
• Spanish: hipocloroso