chloride
/ˈklɔraɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound that contains chlorine and another element.
- Sodium chloride is the chemical name for table salt.
- Many de-icing products contain magnesium chloride.
- The pool uses calcium chloride to keep the water clean.
- A salt or ester of hydrochloric acid, often used in industry or medicine.
- Vinyl chloride is used to make plastic pipes.
- The doctor prescribed potassium chloride to restore my electrolyte balance.
- Ammonium chloride is an ingredient in some cough syrups.