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chlorine

UK
/ˈklɔːriːn/
US
/ˈklɔːriːn/

Translations

chlorinenoun
chlorines
pl
chloreChimie.
The swimming pool was treated with chlorine to ensure the water was safe for swimmers.
La piscine a été traitée au chlore pour garantir que l'eau était sans danger pour les nageurs.
chlorineadjective
UK
/ˈklɔːriːn/
US
/ˈklɔːriːn/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "chlorine bleach") to denote relation to or presence of chlorine.
chloréQui contient du chlore ou a été traité au chlore.
Chlorine bleach can remove stubborn stains.
L'eau de Javel chlorée peut enlever les taches tenaces.

Definitions

chlorinenoun
A chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17, commonly used as a disinfectant in water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
The swimming pool was treated with chlorine to ensure the water was safe for swimmers.
A greenish-yellow gas at room temperature, known for its strong, pungent odor and used in the production of various consumer products.
Chlorine gas is used in the manufacture of paper and cloth.
chlorineadjective
Relating to, containing, or treated with chlorine.
Chlorine bleach can remove stubborn stains.
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