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chlorine

chlo·rine

UK/ˈklɔːɹiːn/ US/ˈklɔɹin/ uncommon

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)

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  • chlorine dioxide
  • chlorine fluoride
  • chlorine monofluoride
  • chlorine oxide
  • chlorine pentafluoride
  • chlorine trifluoride
  • chlorine water

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