chlorine
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chlorine Definition
(n)
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
)
chlorine Synonyms
atomic number 17
chlorine
Cl
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