hypochlorous acid
noun
hy·po·chlo·rous acid
ˌhī-pə-ˈklȯr-əs- 
: an unstable strongly oxidizing but weak acid HClO obtained in solution along with hydrochloric acid by reaction of chlorine with water and used especially in the form of salts as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant, and chlorinating agent
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
This spray contains hypochlorous acid and Bora Bora sea salt.
—Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
Here’s how hypochlorous acid can help prevent acne in the summer—and beyond.
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Many hypochlorous acid products are used by doctors in hospital settings to keep surgery sites clean, Dr. Schlessinger said.
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hypochlorous acid
noun
hy·po·chlo·rous acid
-ˌklōr-əs-, -ˌklȯr-
: an unstable strongly oxidizing but weak acid HClO obtained in solution along with hydrochloric acid by reaction of chlorine with water and used especially in the form of salts as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant, and chlorinating agent
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