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chlorine

Definition

Chlorine is a green gas that is used to clean water.

It is also used to make bleach.

Chlorine is important because it helps to kill germs in water.

How can the word be used?

Chlorine bleach is a chemical that is used to whiten fabrics.

chlorine

Different forms of the word

Noun:

Singular: chlorine.

Plural: chlorines.

Adjective:

Chlorine: relating to or containing the chemical element chlorine.

Verb:

Chlorinate: to treat with chlorine.

Etymology

The word chlorine comes from the Greek word “khloros”, which means “greenish-yellow”. The word “khloros” is related to the word “chloros”, which means “yellowish-green”.

Question

Why is chlorine added to swimming pools?

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