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cl Meaning
cl (n)
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)
a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
cl (s)
being ten more than one hundred forty
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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 dis
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Chlorine (Cl) is a chemical element with atomic number 17.
Cl is widely used in water treatment to disinfect and purify drinking water.
Some common compounds containing Cl include sodium chloride (NaCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).
Cl gas has a pungent odor and can be toxic in high concentrations.
