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Antichlor

An′ti-chlor

,
Noun.
[Pref.
anti-
+
chlor
ine.]
(Chem.)
Any substance (but especially sodium hyposulphite) used in removing the excess of chlorine left in paper pulp or stuffs after bleaching.

Definition 2024


antichlor

antichlor

English

Noun

antichlor (plural antichlors)

  1. (chemistry) Any substance used to remove excess chlorine or hypochlorite from textiles etc after bleaching; typically sodium thiosulfite

Related terms

  • antichloristic

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