chlorine
IPA: kɫˈɔrin
noun
- A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
- (countable) A chlorine-based bleach or disinfectant.
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Examples of "chlorine" in Sentences
- The combination of heat and chlorine creates dioxin.
- Hypochlorite is the least stable of the chlorine oxyanions.
- The chlorine removes metal ions that may occur in the oxide.
- First is the partial electrolysis of water to produce chlorine.
- Chlorine injury and the enumeration of waterborne coliform bacteria.
- The active chemical was chlorine added to the water as a disinfectant.
- At the same time, this reduces the amount of chlorine present in the runoff.
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