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Vocabulary Entry
chlorine
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A chemical element with the symbol Cl, known as a greenish-yellow gas with a strong odor, used in water purification and as a disinfectant.
Example Sentences
"Chlorine is commonly used in swimming pools to kill bacteria."
"In chemistry class, we learned about the properties of chlorine."
"The smell of chlorine reminds me of summer days at the pool."
V
verb
To treat or disinfect with chlorine.
Example Sentences
"They need to chlorine the water before it is safe to drink."
"The company will chlorine the tanks to prevent contamination."
"You should chlorine the surfaces to eliminate any germs."