chlorine
Translation
chlorine
Examples
The swimming pool has too much chlorine.
The swimming pool has too much chlorine.
Chlorine is used to disinfect water.
Chlorine is used to disinfect water.
Grammar Patterns
the smell of ((chlorine)) the smell of chlorine The smell of chlorine reminds me of summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disinfectant, bleach
Etymology
From the Greek word 'khlōros', meaning 'pale green', which refers to the color of the gas.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'chloro-' in 'chlorophyll' (the green pigment in plants) and the smell of a swimming pool.