Hypo
(noun)
A chemical solution that is used to reduce the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
Origin:
From greek hupo meaning under or below.
Examples:
- The hypo solution was used to fix the photographic film.
- A hypo solution is a chemical solution that is used to reduce the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
- He used a hypo solution to neutralize the acid.
- A hypo solution is used to make the pH of a substance neutral.
- Hypo solution is used in photography, lab and cleaning industry.