Any of various types of bleach in which the active component is a chlorine compound (typically sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, or sodium chlorite).
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of chlorine bleach in US English:
chlorine bleach
noun
Chemistry
Any of various types of bleach in which the active component is a chlorine compound (typically sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, or sodium chlorite).