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chlorine

/'kloʊrin/

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noun
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)
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atomic number 17 cl

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gas element chemical element halogen

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