chloride

• Substantivo que designa qualquer composto que contenha um átomo de cloro, ou qualquer sal do ácido clorídrico que contenha o íon cloreto.

A noun referring to any compound containing a chlorine atom, or any salt of hydrochloric acid that contains the chloride ion.

1. Chemical compound with chlorineB2formalscientific

   Any compound that contains a chlorine atom bonded to another element or group.

   Cloreto

   • Vinyl chloride is used to make PVC plastic.
   • Methyl chloride was once used as a refrigerant.
   • The chemist synthesized a new chloride compound in the lab.

2. Salt of hydrochloric acidB2formalscientific

   A salt formed from hydrochloric acid, containing the chloride ion (Cl⁻).

   Cloreto

   • Sodium chloride is common table salt.
   • Calcium chloride is used to melt ice on roads.
   • The solution contains a high concentration of chloride ions.