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How to say: chlorine
Spelling:
Chlorine
Syllables
chlorine
US accent
/klˈoːɹiːn/
UK accent
/klˈɔːɹiːn/
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Definition
Definition — 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)