"Javel water" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of French eau de Javel, after the village (now Parisian neighbourhood) where it was produced. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|eau de Javel}} Calque of French eau de Javel Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Javel water (uncountable)
  1. (historical) sodium hypochlorite, the earliest chemical bleach. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: Javelle water Related terms: javellization
    Sense id: en-Javel_water-en-noun-sXPoa3bc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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