Labarraque's liquor

English

Etymology

Named after Antoine Germain Labarraque, the French chemist who formulated it.

Noun

Labarraque's liquor (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry, archaic) A solution of an alkaline hypochlorite, such as sodium hypochlorite, used in bleaching and as a disinfectant.
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