Meaning & Definition of Chlorine in English
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Chlorine
/klɔrin/
noun
1. A common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
- Best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas
- Used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
- Occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
synonym:
- chlorine,
- Cl,
- atomic number 17
Examples of using
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine are halogens.