Hypochlorite in Irish (Fochlóirít): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for hypochlorite?

The Irish for hypochlorite is fochlóirít (pronounced “FUH-khlohr-eetch”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “hypochlorite” in Irish

Irish:: fochlóirít
English:: hypochlorite
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FUH-khlohr-eetch” /ˈfˠɔxl̪ˠoːɾʲiːtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fochlóiríte, na fochlóiríte (e.g. tuaslagán fochlóiríte, hypochlorite solution)

What does “fochlóirít” mean?

hypochlorite: A chemical salt containing the ion ClO, used in bleach and as a disinfectant.Also: sodium hypochlorite, bleach, chlorine bleach.

“Fochlóirít” with the article

Here is fochlóirít after the article (an t-alt).

an fhochlóirít

the hypochlorite

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fochlóirít” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fochlóirít, the Irish word for hypochlorite.

Is comhdhúil cheimiceach í fochlóirít.

Hypochlorite is a chemical compound.

Tá fochlóirít sóidiam i dtuar tí.

Household bleach contains sodium hypochlorite.

Úsáidtear an fhochlóirít chun uisce a dhíghalrú.

Hypochlorite is used to disinfect water.

Ná measc an fhochlóirít le haigéad.

Don't mix the hypochlorite with acid.

Bhí boladh láidir fochlóiríte sa seomra.

There was a strong smell of hypochlorite in the room.

Chuir an múinteoir beagán fochlóiríte sa trialfheadán.

The teacher put a little hypochlorite in the test tube.

Glanann siad na hurláir le fochlóirít.

They clean the floors with hypochlorite.

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Hypochlorite in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hypochlorite?

The Irish for hypochlorite is fochlóirít (pronounced “FUH-khlohr-eetch”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fochlóirít in Irish?

Fochlóirít is said like “FUH-khlohr-eetch” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxl̪ˠoːɾʲiːtʲ/).

Does fochlóirít have a plural?

No plural form is given for fochlóirít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fochlóirít change to fhochlóirít or bhfochlóirít?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochlóirít becomes m'fhochlóirít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochlóirít (eclipsis).

How does 'fochlóirít' relate to 'clóirín'?

'Clóirín' is the element chlorine, while 'fochlóirít' is a salt of hypochlorous acid; the prefix 'fo-' corresponds to English 'hypo-'.

Hypochlorite in Irish (Fochlóirít): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage