Definition of chlorines

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chlorines is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • chlorines is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • chlorines is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of chlorines


  • a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. atomic number 17
    2. cl

See definition of chlorines in Merriam Webster