LookItUp

chlorine

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklɔːriːn/

chlorine means: A substance containing this element, used especially to kill germs in water.

noun

CLEANING CHEMICALB2

A substance containing this element, used especially to kill germs in water.

  • We added chlorine to the pool.
  • These chlorine tablets help keep the water clean.
  • Is there enough chlorine in the swimming pool?

Common phrases: chlorine tablets, pool chlorine, add chlorine

CHEMICAL ELEMENTB2

A poisonous greenish gas that is a chemical element and is used to make many chemicals.

  • Chlorine is a poisonous gas.
  • The laboratory stores chlorine in sealed containers.
  • Sodium reacts with chlorine to form salt.

Similar words: E925

Common phrases: chlorine gas, chlorine atom, liquid chlorine

Questions about chlorine

What does chlorine mean?

A substance containing this element, used especially to kill germs in water.

What is chlorine in other languages?

Türkçe: klor · Español: cloro · Français: chlore · Deutsch: Chlor · Italiano: cloro · 日本語: 塩素剤

How do you pronounce chlorine?

It is pronounced /ˈklɔːriːn/.

How do you use chlorine in a sentence?

We added chlorine to the pool. These chlorine tablets help keep the water clean.

Learn chlorine while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

chlorine in other languages

More words