Main Entry: chlo·rine

Pronunciation: \ˈklō(ə)r-ˌēn, ˈklȯ(ə)r-, -ən\

Function: noun

: a halogen element that is isolated as a heavy greenish yellow gas of pungent odor and is used especially as a bleach, oxidizing agent, and disinfectant in water purification—symbol Cl; see element table