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Bleaching powder   /blˈitʃɪŋ pˈaʊdər/   Listen
Bleaching powder

noun
1.
A white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect.  Synonyms: chloride of lime, chlorinated lime.






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"Bleaching powder" Quotes from Famous Books



... is not made from Grease, and contains nothing injurious to the skin or the finest fabric. Is entirely pure. Will not full or harden woolens. Insures a pure and lasting white. Used like any soap, and by everybody, even inexperienced hands, with perfect success. Contains no bleaching powder or anything of like nature, Removes easily all stains met with in the laundry. Is a true odorless, antiseptic and sanitary soap, rendering it valuable ...
— The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6 • Various



Words linked to "Bleaching powder" :   chloride of lime, bleach, bleaching agent, blanching agent, whitener, chlorinated lime



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