chlorine
Example Sentences
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Researchers think sunlight interacting with this mixture created highly reactive chlorine that then helped destroy methane released during the eruption.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
When sunlight strikes these particles, chlorine atoms are released.
From Science Daily • May 10, 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
It smells like chlorine, and the water is extra blue so it looks cleaner than it is.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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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