1. a chemical substance used to remove excess chlorine from textiles or water after bleaching or disinfection
Usage: technical; chemistry/textile industry

Examples

• The textile mill used antichlor to neutralize residual chlorine in the fabric after the bleaching process.
• Antichlor is commonly added to swimming pools to reduce chlorine levels before draining.
• The chemist recommended antichlor as the most effective dechlorinating agent for this application.
• After bleaching the cotton, workers applied antichlor to prevent damage from excess chlorine.
• Water treatment facilities sometimes employ antichlor to meet safety standards for chlorine content.