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chlorous acid
(chlor|ous acid)
Pronunciation:
/ˈklɔːrəs/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Chemistry
a weak acid with oxidizing properties, formed when chlorine dioxide dissolves in water.
Chemical formula: HClO
2
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