Definition

A type of chemical compound made from chlorine and another element, often used in various industrial processes.

Example

The chemist studied the properties of chlorid in the laboratory.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chlorid in mining?

Yeah, I think it’s related to silver, right?

Exactly! It's often found in ores that contain silver chlorid.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had such a specific use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Chlorid** → It is derived from "chloros" (from Greek, meaning green) and "-ide" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound). The word "chlorid" refers to a compound containing chlorine, often appearing as a greenish gas or in greenish compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for green, 'chloros', to remember that 'chlorid' relates to compounds containing chlorine, which often have a greenish color.

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