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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