chlorine
noun
UK/ˈklɔː.riːn/
US/ˈklɔːr.iːn/
Definitions of chlorine noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A chemical element existing as a greenish-yellow gas with a strong odor, commonly used in water treatment to eliminate potentially infectious organisms.
氯；氯气
Water treatment plants utilize chlorine to disinfect drinking water.
水处理厂利用氯来消毒饮用水。
This cleaning agent contains chlorine, so use it with caution.
这种清洁剂含有氯，使用时要小心。
Containers storing chlorine gas in the laboratory must be properly sealed.
实验室中储存氯气的容器必须妥善密封。