Meaning
chlorine
- chemical element used as a disinfectant, especially in swimming pools
In a sentence
C'è un forte odore di cloro nell'aria vicino alla piscina.
There is a strong smell of chlorine in the air near the pool.
Hanno aggiunto troppo cloro nell'acqua ieri mattina?
Did they add too much chlorine to the water yesterday morning?
I miei occhi sono irritati perché non sopporto il cloro.
My eyes are irritated because I cannot tolerate chlorine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cloro | masculine · singular |
| clori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable noun: the plural form is rarely used.