Chlorine - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈklɔːriːn|  American pronunciation of the word chlorine
Brit.  |ˈklɔːriːn|  British pronunciation of the word chlorine

noun

- 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)

Extra examples

...the whitening agent in the detergent is chlorine bleach...

Chlorine is used in sewage treatment.

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