monochloride

[ mon-uh-klawr-ahyd, -klohr- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a chloride containing one atom of chlorine with one atom of another element or a group.

monochloride

/ ˌmɒnəˈklɔːraɪd /

noun

1. a chloride containing one atom of chlorine per molecule

Word History and Origins

Origin of monochloride¹

First recorded in 1865–70; mono- + chloride

Example Sentences

There must be in the solution no sensible excess either of iodine or more particularly of chlorine, over that required to form the monochloride.

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Wijs' iodine reagent is made by dissolving 13 grammes iodine in 1 litre of glacial acetic acid and passing chlorine into the solution until the iodine is all converted into iodine monochloride.

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Passing a stream of chlorine gas into a tank of melted sulfur produces sulfur monochloride and this treated with the ethylene makes the "mustard."

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The new direct, sulphur monochloride method was taken up actively and several private firms attempted to develop the small scale manufacture.

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