chloride
UK: ˈklɔːraɪd | US: ˈklɔːraɪd
n. a chemical compound containing chlorine, especially a binary compound of chlorine with another element or group.
chlor<green> + ide<chemical suffix>
- chlor: From Greek khlōros (green), referencing chlorine’s pale green color.
- ide: A suffix in chemistry denoting a binary compound (e.g., oxide, sulfide).
Etymology Origin:
The word chloride combines chlor- (from chlorine’s distinctive greenish hue) with -ide, a standard suffix for chemical compounds. Chlorine itself was named in 1810 by Sir Humphry Davy, derived from its color. The suffix -ide systematizes naming in chemistry, indicating a simple compound of chlorine with another element (e.g., sodium chloride).
Table salt is chemically known as sodium chloride.
The lab tested the water for chloride contamination.
Hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water to form hydrochloric acid.
Silver chloride is used in photographic films.
Elevated chloride levels in blood may indicate kidney dysfunction.