chloride
/ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ noun C1- Any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical.
- Any salt of hydrochloric acid.
- The anionic form of a chlorine atom.
Plural chlorides
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He therefore approached the bed, and while his companion was dipping the fingers with which he had touched the lips of the corpse in chloride of lime, he uncovered the calm and pale face, which looked like that of a sleeping angel.
In a desperate attempt to mitigate the foul odors, officials soaked the heavy window curtains in chloride of lime.
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