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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water);
[syn: chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

atomic number 17
    n 1: a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens;
         best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to
         purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant;
         occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) [syn:
         chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17]