eau de Javel

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French

Etymology

From the former village (now Parisian neighbourhood) of Javel, which was home to a chemical factory where bleach was produced.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /o d(ə) ʒa.vɛl/
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Noun

eau de Javel f (uncountable)

  1. bleach
    Synonym: javel

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