Clorox

noun, verb — 3 senses

noun

Etymology From the Clorox brand; a blend of chlorine + sodium hydroxide, its two main ingredients.

Bleach of the Clorox brand.

Informal Bleach in general, regardless of brand.

verb

Etymology From the Clorox brand; a blend of chlorine + sodium hydroxide, its two main ingredients.

Informal To sanitize with chemicals; to remove dirt from a place or object by means of chemicals.

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