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1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) 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) | |
Synonyms: | chlorine atomic_number_17 | |
Related terms: | gas chemical_element radiochlorine common_salt common_salt chlorinate chlorinate | |
2. | [ adjective ] being ten more than one hundred forty | |
Synonyms: | one_hundred_fifty 150 | |
Related terms: | cardinal | |
3. | [ noun ] a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter | |
Synonyms: | centilitre centiliter | |
Related terms: | metric_capacity_unit deciliter milliliter | |
Similar spelling: |
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