About The Medical Condition Chlorine

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Chlorine

Chlorine Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chlorine Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chlorine?

A greenish-yellow, diatomic gas that is a member of the halogen family of elements. It has the atomic symbol Cl, atomic number 17, and atomic weight 70.906. It is a powerful irritant that can cause fatal pulmonary edema. Chlorine is used in manufacturing, as a reagent in synthetic chemistry, for water purification, and in the production of chlorinated lime, which is used in fabric bleaching.

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