Found 2 items, similar to bleaching powder.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: bleaching powder bleaching powder n : a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect [syn: chlorinated lime, chloride of lime]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Bleaching powder Bleaching \Bleach"ing\, n. The act or process of whitening, by removing color or stains; esp. the process of whitening fabrics by chemical agents. --Ure. [1913 Webster] Bleaching powder, a powder for bleaching, consisting of chloride of lime, or some other chemical or chemicals. [1913 Webster]