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Definition of chloride

chloride

/ˈklɔːraɪd/
chlo · ride
Plural:chlorides
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Adjective:chloridic
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chloride Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A binary chemical compound of chlorine with another element or group, such as sodium chloride (common table salt).

Example

"Calcium chloride is frequently spread on icy roads in winter to lower the freezing point of water."

2

The negatively charged ion (Cl⁻) formed when a chlorine atom gains an electron, functioning as an essential electrolyte in human bodily fluids.

Example

"The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the patient's serum sodium and chloride levels."

• Rhymes for chloride

• Nearby Words

chlamydia
chlidanthus
chloe
chloride
chlorinate
chlorinated
chlorination

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century by chemist Humphry Davy from 'chlorine' (from Ancient Greek 'khloros', meaning 'greenish-yellow') combined with the chemical suffix '-ide'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chloride. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chloride
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