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chlorinated lime

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chlo·ri·nat·ed lime  (klôr-ntd, klr-)
n.
See bleaching powder.
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Noun1.chlorinated lime - a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
bleaching powder, chloride of lime
blanching agent, bleaching agent, whitener, bleach - an agent that makes things white or colorless


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