chlorine
2 synonyms for chlorine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A greenish, toxic gas element, widely used to disinfect water and as a bleaching agent.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
atomic number 17
How to use chlorine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
chlorine smell
chlorine gas
chlorine tablets
Etymology
Coined in 1810 by chemist Humphry Davy from Greek khlōros ("pale green") plus the chemical ending -ine.
Full origin of chlorine →Frequently asked questions
What does “chlorine” mean?
The word “chlorine” means a greenish, toxic gas element, widely used to disinfect water and as a bleaching agent. In plain terms, the chemical element used to disinfect swimming pools and drinking water.
How do you pronounce “chlorine”?
“Chlorine” is pronounced KLAW-reen (/ˈklɔɹin/ in IPA).
How do you use “chlorine” in a sentence?
Here is “chlorine” used in a sentence: “The pool had a strong smell of chlorine after being cleaned.”
What part of speech is “chlorine”?
“Chlorine” is a noun.
Where does the word “chlorine” come from?
The word “chlorine” dates back to around 1810 and comes from Greek. Coined in 1810 by chemist Humphry Davy from Greek khlōros ("pale green") plus the chemical ending -ine.
Is “chlorine” a common word?
“Chlorine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
