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Vocabulary Entry
chloride
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A chemical compound that contains chlorine, often in combination with another element.
Example Sentences
"Sodium chloride is commonly known as table salt."
"The presence of chloride ions in water can affect aquatic life."
"Many chlorides are used in industrial applications."
V
verb
To treat or combine with chlorine.
Example Sentences
"The water treatment facility will chloride the water to eliminate bacteria."
"They decided to chloride the pool to keep it clean."
"Chemists often chloride compounds in their experiments."
A
adjective
Relating to or containing chlorine, especially in a compound.
Example Sentences
"Chloride salts can be corrosive to metals."
"The laboratory was filled with various chloride compounds."
"Chloride ions are essential in many biological processes."