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Javelle water

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  1. Javelle water (noun)
  2. eau de Javelle (noun)

Ja·velle water

noun \zha-ˈvel, zhə-\

Definition of JAVELLE WATER

: an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent

Origin of JAVELLE WATER

Javel, former village in France
First Known Use: 1890

Rhymes with JAVELLE WATER

above water, Derwent Water, heavy water, holy water, in deep water, milk-and-water, mineral water, polywater, quinine water, running water, soda water, toilet water, underwater

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