cl

Definition

1. Symbol:
   • Chlorine: The chemical symbol for the element chlorine, a greenish-yellow, toxic, gaseous halogen used in water purification and as a disinfectant and bleach.

Usage Examples

• Symbol:
  • Ký hiệu Cl đại diện cho nguyên tố clo. (The symbol Cl represents the element chlorine.)
  • Nước uống thường được xử lý bằng khí Cl. (Drinking water is often treated with Cl gas.)

Advanced Usage

• In chemical formulas: Used in formulas to represent a chlorine atom or ion.
  • Công thức phân tử của muối ăn là NaCl. (The molecular formula of table salt is NaCl.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chlorine (n): The English name for the element "clo."
• Chloride (n): A compound formed when chlorine gains an electron, e.g., sodium chloride (NaCl).

Synonyms

• Chemical symbol for chlorine: The standard representation in the periodic table.

Notes

• Cl is exclusively a scientific symbol and is not used as a standalone word in everyday language. It is always capitalized.