Complete Definition of "bleaching powder"

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Noun
bleaching powder

  1. a white powder, a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride, prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide, used as a strong bleaching agent and disinfectant

Synonyms
chlorinated lime

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