Klorin

klo.rin

from belanda

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noun
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Loanword
From belanda

Definition

A chemical halogen element in the form of a toxic, pungent gas, commonly used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Dutch 'chloor', derived from the Greek 'chloros' (pale green).

Semantic Category

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