Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chlor
Noun
/klɔːr/
Definition
A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17.
Examples
- The swimming pool was treated with chlor to keep the water clean.
- Chlor is often used in the production of bleach and other cleaning products.
Meaning
Chlor is commonly known as chlorine, a greenish-yellow gas with a pungent smell, used in various applications including disinfection and water treatment.
Synonyms
- Chlorine
- Bleach
- Industrial disinfectant
