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chloride

/ˈklɔːraɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does chloride mean?

noun

A chloride is a chemical compound that contains chlorine as its anion. Chlorides are commonly found in nature and are used in various industrial applications.

Example

"The factory produced a large quantity of sodium chloride, also known as table salt."

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