Cl
1.
(
noun
) 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)
Synonyms:
atomic number 17
,
chlorine
Related Words:
chemical element
,
element
,
gas
,
radiochlorine
2.
(
noun
) a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
Synonyms:
centiliter
,
centilitre
Related Words:
metric capacity unit
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