Definition

A chemical compound that contains chlorine, often combined with another element or group, such as in salts or esters.

Example

Sodium chloride is commonly known as table salt.

Conversation

Did you know that table salt contains chloride ions?

Really? I always thought it was just sodium.

Yeah, it's interesting how chloride is such an important part of it.

I guess that makes sense since it's used in so many things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chloride → It is formed from "chloros" (Greek for green) and "-ide" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound). The word "chloride" refers to a compound containing chlorine, which is often associated with a greenish color in its gaseous form.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for green, 'chloros', to remember that 'chloride' refers to a compound containing chlorine, often linked to a greenish hue.

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