Chlorine

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈklɔɹiːn/
• Rhymes: -ɔɹiːn, -ɔːɹɪn

Origin

Coined by Sir Humphry Davy from Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōros, "pale green")

Full definition of chlorine

Noun

1. A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

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Synonyms

• E925 when used as a food additive