chlorine
Example Sentences
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Indeed, sodium chloride — each molecule consists of one sodium atom and one chlorine atom — is often thought of first as an antifreeze, lowering the freezing temperature of water.
From New York Times
That included a 2005 crash in which a Norfolk Southern train hauling chlorine plowed into another, killing nine people in Graniteville, South Carolina.
From Seattle Times
The chlorine used to disinfect water presents a particular challenge.
From Reuters
Chiponda called on authorities to tighten control measures, including spraying chlorine to disinfect congested places such as markets and schools and stepping up inoculations.
From Reuters
Tap water won’t kill lucky bamboo, but over time, the fluoride, chlorine and other chemicals it contains cause the edges of the leaves to turn brown.
From Seattle Times
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