chloride

🇺🇸 /ˈklɔːraɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈklɔːraɪd/
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A compound that contains chlorine and another element.

The salt you use on your food is a type of chloride, made from chlorine and sodium.

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n. A compound that contains chlorine and another element.

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Plural chlorides