Chlorine Definition & Meaning
chlorine
- 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)
"Chlorine" in song lyrics
See how chlorine is used in real songs:
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"Cleaned with chlorine"
Kool Moe Dee — I'm Hittin' Hard -
"Facing the judge for lacing drugs, base in the chlorine"
(Necro f/) Goretex — The Big Sleep -
"While some try to change or exist to its wash cloth soaked in chlorine"
Swollen Members — Strength
Words that rhyme with chlorine
Usage tips for "chlorine"
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- What does chlorine mean?
- 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)
- What part of speech is chlorine?
- Chlorine is a noun.