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chlorine

/ˈklɔːraɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does chlorine mean?

noun

A greenish-yellow chemical element, highly toxic and corrosive, used in water purification, as a disinfectant, and in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.

Example

"The pool was treated with chlorine to kill bacteria and prevent the spread of disease."

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