Chloride (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any compound containing a chlorine atom.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sodium chloride is the most common chloride compound found in nature, commonly known as table salt.
- Calcium chloride is often used as a de-icing agent on roads and sidewalks during winter months.
- Chloride ions are essential for maintaining proper fluid balance in the human body.
- Potassium chloride is used as a fertilizer in agriculture to promote plant growth.
- Methyl chloride is a colorless gas used as a refrigerant and a local anesthetic.
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Meaning 2
Any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.