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chlorine, n.
(chlorines)
freq. cnt. 32
more info 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)
<noun.substance>   freq. cnt.: 32 freq. cnt.: 32

Cl atomic number 17 chlorine
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