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chlorine

/ˈklɔː.riːn/

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noun

/ˈklɔː.riːn/B2formalscientific
  • ruХимический элемент, тяжёлый жёлтый раздражающий токсичный газ, используемый для очистки воды, а также как отбеливатель и дезинфицирующее средство; в природе встречается только в виде соли, например, в морской воде.

A chemical element, a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas, used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt, such as in sea water.

uncountable

  1. Chemical elementB2formalscientific

    A yellow-green, toxic gas with a strong, irritating odor, belonging to the halogen group. It is used for water purification, bleaching, and disinfection.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Chlorine is added to swimming pools to kill bacteria.
    • The chemical plant produces chlorine for industrial use.
    • Chlorine gas was used as a weapon in World War I.
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