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chlorine

/ˈklɔːɹiːn/ /ˈklɔɹin/

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

Examples :

"The chlorine in the swimming pool keeps it clean. "
element substance chemistry

Related Words

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gaseous adjective

/ˈɡæʃəs/

Relating to, or existing as, gas.

"The stove burner released a gaseous smell, signaling the propane was low. "

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isolated verb

/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/

To set apart or cut off from others.

"The teacher isolated the student who was disruptive, placing him in a separate room. "

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single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

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symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

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element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

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toxic adjective

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/ /ˈtɑk.sɪk/

Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

"Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances."

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atomic noun

/əˈtɔm.ɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɑː.mɪk/

An atomic operation.

"The bank's website uses an atomic operation to update account balances. "

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swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

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green adjective

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Having green as its color.

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."

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number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "