Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Cl | Yes | No | No | No |
halogen | Yes | No | No | No |
Cl (noun) | halogen (noun) |
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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 disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) | any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions |