Synonyms for CHLORINE
ˈklɔr in, -ɪn, ˈkloʊr-chlo·rine

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1. chlorinenoun

   Synonyms:
   food additive, E925

2. chlorinenoun

   A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

   Synonyms:
   food additive, E925

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1. chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17noun

   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)

   Synonyms:
   atomic number 17, centiliter, chlorine, centilitre

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1. List of paraphrases for "chlorine":

   chloride, chlorination, chlor-alkali, nail

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1. Toby Baker:

   We have to get through the boil water first, which could take two to three weeks, after that we have to get chlorine levels to a state that can burn the entire system, scour the system, and kill the amoebas, that could take up to an additional 60 days.

2. White House:

   The United States also assesses the regime still has chemicals -- specifically, sarin and chlorine -- that it can use in future attacks and that the regime retains the expertise necessary to develop new weapons. The Syrian military also maintains a variety of chemical-capable munitions -- including grenades, aerial bombs, and improvised munitions -- that The Syrian military can use with little to no warning.

3. Wasim Al-Khatib:

   The smell of chlorine is all over. Watching people take their last breath is very disturbing. I cannot tell you what it feels to watch all these things happening at once. I’m at a loss.

4. Joanne Liu:

   They see their relatives sprayed with chlorine and wrapped in plastic bags, buried without ceremony. Then they see their possessions burned.

5. John Kerry:

   The Assad regime's horrifying pattern of using chlorine as a chemical weapon against the Syrian people underscores the importance of investigating this allegation as quickly as possible, as has been well documented.