hypochlorite

This term is primarily used in chemical, medical, and industrial contexts. While the general public recognizes it as the active component of household bleach, the word itself is a technical term and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing chemistry or sanitation protocols.

In a laboratory or clinical setting, it is often specified by the cation it is paired with, such as sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite, to distinguish between liquid and powdered forms of the bleaching agent.