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chlorine

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;…

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
HL
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. 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)

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