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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) 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) | |
| Synonyms: | atomic_number_17 Cl | |
| Related terms: | gas chemical_element radiochlorine common_salt common_salt chlorinate chlorinate | |
| Similar spelling: |
chlorinate chloramine chlorinity |
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