Definition

Noun: A solution containing chemical bleaching agents, used industrially to remove color, whiten, or disinfect materials, most commonly textiles or paper pulp.

Usage

This term is used specifically in industrial and manufacturing contexts to refer to the prepared chemical solution applied during bleaching processes. * The paper mill carefully controls the concentration of the bleach liquor. * Before dyeing, the fabric must be treated with bleach liquor to ensure a pure white base.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of technical discussions regarding process efficiency, chemical recovery, or wastewater treatment in relevant industries.
  • Optimizing the reuse of bleach liquor is key to reducing the mill's environmental impact.

Variants and Related Words

• Bleach (n/v): The general term for a substance or the act of whitening something. "Bleach liquor" is a specific type of bleach solution.
• Bleaching agent (n): The active chemical compound within the bleach liquor, such as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite.
• Bleach solution (n): A more general term that can be used in both industrial and domestic contexts.

Synonyms

• Bleaching solution
• Whitening bath (context-specific)

Notes on Meaning

• The term is a compound noun where "liquor" is used in its industrial/chemical sense meaning "a liquid solution or extract," not the alcoholic beverage.
• It refers to the prepared, usable solution, not just the concentrated bleaching chemicals.

Noun

1. a solution containing bleaching agents that is used to bleach textiles or paper pulp