Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chloro
Prefix
/ˈklɔːroʊ/
Definition
A prefix in chemistry indicating the presence of chlorine.
Examples
- Chloroform
- Chlorophyll
- Chlorinated compounds
Meaning
Chloro- is commonly used to denote compounds that contain chlorine atoms.
Synonyms
- Chlorine (as a chemical component)
- Chloro- (as a prefix)
