I. ˈklōrˌēn, -ȯˌr-, -_rə̇n adjective
: of the color grass green
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: chlor- + -ine
: a common nonmetallic univalent and polyvalent element belonging to the halogens that is best known as a heavy greenish yellow irritating toxic gas of disagreeable odor, is usually made by electrolysis of aqueous solutions of sodium chloride, and is used chiefly as a powerful bleaching, oxidizing, and disinfecting agent in water purification and in making numerous products (as bleaching powder, chlorinated solvents, military gases, insecticides, herbicides, and synthetic resins and plastics) — symbol Cl ; see element table