| chlorine |
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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| chlorine dioxide |
an explosive gas (ClO2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in water purification
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| chlorinate |
treat or combine with chlorine; "chlorinated water"
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| chlorinated lime |
bleaching powder: a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
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| chlorination |
the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
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