👉 The term "hypochlorous" refers to a type of gas that is produced by the decomposition of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in the presence of oxygen. This process occurs when the hydrogen and chlorine atoms combine in a chemical reaction, releasing energy in the form of light and heat. In everyday terms, hypochlorous gas can be seen as a small amount of chlorine gas or hydrogen chloride gas that is released from an electrical discharge or other source. It is often used as a coolant