Meaning & Definition of word "Chlorine"

noun:

• 1. A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, characterized as a yellow-green gas at room temperature and widely used in sanitation and bleaching.
  • Example: Chlorine is commonly added to swimming pools to disinfect the water.
• 2. A toxic gas with a pungent odor, used in the production of various chemicals and compounds.
  • Example: During World War I, chlorine was used as a chemical weapon in trench warfare.
• 3. A component in various compounds such as sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt.
  • Example: The salt we use in cooking contains chlorine in the form of sodium chloride.
• 4. A chemical substance used for cleaning and disinfecting.
  • Example: I mixed chlorine with water to create a powerful cleaning solution for the kitchen.
• 5. An element used in the manufacture of many industrial chemicals.
  • Example: Chlorine is essential in the production of plastics and solvents.