chloride

[ klawr-ahyd, -id, klohr- ]

noun

1. a salt of hydrochloric acid consisting of two elements, one of which is chlorine, as sodium chloride, NaCl.
2. a compound containing chlorine, as methyl chloride, CH 3 Cl.

chloride

/ kləˈrɪdɪk; ˈklɔːraɪd /

noun

1. any salt of hydrochloric acid, containing the chloride ion Cl ^–
2. any compound containing a chlorine atom, such as methyl chloride (chloromethane), CH 3 Cl

chloride

/ klôr′īd′ /

1. A compound, such as ammonium chloride, containing chlorine and another element or radical.

Derived Forms

• chloridic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chloride¹

First recorded in 1805–15; chlor- ² + -ide ( def )

Example Sentences

The researchers examined the thermal performance of a TCM reactor powered by strontium chloride, which gives off heat as it reacts with water vapor in the air.

From Science Daily

In the case of large, multiple-battery fires, they can burn for days, all the while releasing toxic gases such as hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

From Los Angeles Times

Ethyl acetate and methylene chloride are two common solvents used to extract caffeine from green coffee beans.

From Salon

On a Friday night in early February last year, 38 rail cars on a Norfolk Southern train derailed, 11 of which were carrying hazard materials like vinyl chloride, a chemical used to make plastics.

From New York Times

Indonesia’s technology agency, known as BPPT, said in a statement that all rain clouds moving towards the four West Sumatra’s districts will be shot with sodium chloride, or salt.

From Seattle Times