Chlorine

Chlorine Meaning & Origin

About Chlorine
The name "Chlorine" is derived from the Greek word "chloros," meaning greenish-yellow. Chlorine is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a highly reactive, toxic, and yellow-green gas that belongs to the halogen group of elements. Chlorine is widely used in various industries, including water treatment, disinfection, and the production of plastics and chemicals. The name "Chlorine" reflects its characteristic color and its importance as a fundamental element in many chemical processes.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0406050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 R IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈklΙ”rin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C465

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chlorine in Braille

Here's how to represent Chlorine in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chlorine in braille

How to Spell the Name Chlorine in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chlorine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chlorine in sign language

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