chlorine

noun

UK/ˈklɔː.riːn/
US/ˈklɔːr.iːn/

Definitions of chlorine noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A chemical element existing as a greenish-yellow gas with a strong odor, commonly used in water treatment to eliminate potentially infectious organisms.

    氯;氯氣

    • Water treatment plants utilize chlorine to disinfect drinking water.

      水處理廠利用氯來消毒飲用水。

    • This cleaning agent contains chlorine, so use it with caution.

      這種清潔劑含有氯,使用時要小心。

    • Containers storing chlorine gas in the laboratory must be properly sealed.

      實驗室中儲存氯氣的容器必須妥善密封。