: an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent
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Javelle water
noun
Ja·velle water
zha-ˈvel-, zhə- 
: an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent
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