chlorine
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When sunlight strikes these particles, chlorine atoms are released.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Earlier research by Wang's team showed that dust-related electrical activity plays a major role in Mars' chlorine cycle.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Imports from countries such as the US and Mexico may have been raised under poorer conditions, said Parkes, citing higher stocking densities and the use of chlorine washes to reduce bacterial contamination on chicken carcasses.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
To be clear, “chlorine” is not a fully accurate word to describe American chicken; per the National Chicken Council, less than 5 percent of American chicken is treated with chlorine.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
When banking stops, credit stops, and when credit stops, trade stops, and when trade stops—well, the city of Chicago had only eight days of chlorine on hand for its water supply.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing chlorine
Chemical Reactions - Middle School
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Chemical Reactions - High School
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Common Chemical Elements
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