chlo·rine
 chlorine
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- pronunciation:
- klo
rin
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a substance that is one of the chemical elements. It combines with sodium to form table salt. It is also used in making bleach. Chlorine is poisonous in its pure gas form. (symbol: Cl)
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| related words: |
bleach |
| derivations: |
chlorinous (adj.), chlorinity (n.) |
The word chlorine
contains the following part:
chlor, chloro
Greek
root
that means
light green; containing chlorine
Example words:
- synonyms:
- verd