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What is sodium hypochlorite?
Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊdiəm hypochlorite*/
sodium hypochlorite
Definition
A chlorine compound often used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent. Sodium hypochlorite in 0.5% w/v solution is called Dakin’s solution, and is used as an antiseptic to clean infected topical wounds.