cl Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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)
    atomic number 17; chlorine.
  2. noun a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
    centiliter; centilitre.
  3. adjective satellite being ten more than one hundred forty
    150; one hundred fifty.

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