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Definition of Cl
1. 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; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water).
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 17, Chlorine
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element, Gas, Halogen
Specialized synonyms: Radiochlorine
Substance meronyms: Common Salt, Sodium Chloride
Derivative terms: Chlorinate, Chlorinate
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element, Gas, Halogen
Specialized synonyms: Radiochlorine
Substance meronyms: Common Salt, Sodium Chloride
Derivative terms: Chlorinate, Chlorinate
2. Adjective. Being ten more than one hundred forty.
3. Noun. A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Exact synonyms: Centiliter, Centilitre
Generic synonyms: Metric Capacity Unit
Terms within: Cc, Cubic Centimeter, Cubic Centimetre, Mil, Milliliter, Millilitre, Ml
Group relationships: Deciliter, Decilitre, Dl
Generic synonyms: Metric Capacity Unit
Terms within: Cc, Cubic Centimeter, Cubic Centimetre, Mil, Milliliter, Millilitre, Ml
Group relationships: Deciliter, Decilitre, Dl
Medical Definition of Cl
1. The chemical symbol for chloride. Sodium chloride (ordinary salt) is chemically represented NaCl. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of CL
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