Search Result:chlorine
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋklorin,ˋklɒr-,-rIn 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊklɒːriːn 〕
Overview of noun chlorine
The noun chlorine has 1 sense
- chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17 -- (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))