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usually uncountable, plural chlorines
A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17. examples
(countable) A single atom of this element. examples
(countable) A chlorine-based bleach or disinfectant. quotations examples
The mechanism involved in the explosive reaction between swimming pool chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) and brake fluid (polyethylene glycol), a possible improvised explosive mixture, has been studied by means of the gaseous products produced.
1982, Richard Saferstein, editor, Forensic Science Handbook, volume III, Regents/Prentice Hall, page 154
Chlorines are useful for disinfecting water and for housekeeping disinfectants.
1989, Carol Taylor, Carol Lillis, Priscilla LeMone, Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, J. B. Lippincott Company, page 513
Of the chemical solutions, chlorine tablets will kill many pathogens, but not some parasites like giardia and amoebic cysts.
2000, Frances Linzee Gordon, Ethiopia, Eritrea & Djibouti, Lonely Planet Publications, page 85