† hypochloric, a. Chem. Obs.
(hɪpəʊ-, haɪpəʊˈklɔərɪk)
[f. hypo- 5 + chloric. Cf. F. hypochlorique.]
In hypochloric acid, an old name of chlorous acid.
| 1841 Brande Chem. 368 Hypochloric acid was discovered by Sir H. Davy in 1815. 1870 Eng. Mech. 18 Mar. 658/1 Hypochloric acid is a yellow gas, possessing a very peculiar odour. |