chlorine

'klɒ:ri:n
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英文释义

n. 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)

中文翻译

n. 氯
[化] 氯Cl

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记忆技巧

chlorine 中的 chlor- 来源于希腊语 chloros，意为“绿色”，后缀 -ine 常用于表示化学元素。可以联想到它是一种与绿色相关的化学物质。

例句

1. Chlorine is often used to clean swimming pools.
氯常用于清洁游泳池。
2. The smell of chlorine can be strong in public pools.
公共游泳池里氯的气味可能很浓。
3. Chlorine helps kill bacteria in drinking water.
氯有助于杀死饮用水中的细菌。

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