chloride
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A compound or ion formed when chlorine gains an electron or combines with another element.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Table salt is simply sodium _____, a compound of sodium and chlorine."
Answer: chloride
In your own words, what does "chloride" mean?
A compound or ion formed when chlorine gains an electron or combines with another element.
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