Definition

A way to measure how much chlorine or similar substances are present in water, particularly in seawater.

Example

The chlorinity of the seawater was tested to determine its quality.

Conversation

Have you ever learned about chlorinity in your oceanography class?

Yeah, I remember it’s about the concentration of halides in seawater.

Right! It’s interesting how it affects marine life too.

Absolutely, changes in chlorinity can really impact the ecosystem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chlorinity → It is formed from "chlor-" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green) and "-inity" (a suffix used to denote a quality or condition). The word "chlorinity" refers to the quality or condition of having chlorine, often in relation to the salinity of water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chlor-' meaning green, which relates to chlorine, and '-inity' indicating a quality. This helps you remember that chlorinity refers to the quality of having chlorine.

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