atomic number 17
Noun 1. 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) (synonym) chlorine, Cl (hypernym) chemical element, element (hyponym) radiochlorine (substance-holonym) sodium chloride, common salt | ||||
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atomic number 17
atomic number 17
n : 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) [syn: chlorine, cl]
atomic number 17
n : 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) [syn: chlorine, cl]