Engelsk substantiv: chlorine |
1. | chlorine (om masse eller substans) 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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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | atomic number 17, Cl |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | chemical element, element, gas, halogen |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | radiochlorine |
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| Vedrørende disse overordnede uttrykkene | common salt, sodium chloride |
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