chlorine
8 letters · noun · scores 2,200 in SpellHuntr
noun
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)
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Chlorines are useful for disinfecting water and for housekeeping disinfectants.
Of the chemical solutions, chlorine tablets will kill many pathogens, but not some parasites like giardia and amoebic cysts.
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