chloride

noun

chlo·​ride ˈklȯr-ˌīd 

1

: a compound of chlorine with another element or group

especially : a salt or ester of hydrochloric acid

2

: a monovalent anion consisting of one atom of chlorine

Examples of chloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This allows the chloride in the saltwater to remain stable during electrolysis, avoiding the production of chlorine gas, according to the company. —IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024

An essential mineral Table salt consists mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is the main source of both sodium and chloride in the diet. —Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024

Magnesium aspartate, chloride, oxide, pidolate, and amino-acid chelate were found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in people with uncontrolled high blood pressure who were also taking blood pressure–lowering medications. —Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024

The function of ion channels is to allow specific inorganic ions – primarily sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), or chloride (Cl-) – to pass in and out of a cell through the plasma membrane. —New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

German Chlorid, from chlor- + -id -ide

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chloride

• ammonium chloride
• calcium chloride
• chloride of lime
• cobalt chloride
• ethyl chloride
• ferric chloride
• hydrogen chloride
• magnesium chloride
• mercuric chloride
• mercurous chloride
• mercury chloride
• methylene chloride
• polyvinyl chloride
• potassium chloride
• silver chloride
• sodium chloride
• vinyl chloride
• zinc chloride

Kids Definition

chloride

noun

chlo·​ride ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd 

ˈklȯ(ə)r-

: a chemical compound of chlorine with another element, group, or substance

Medical Definition

chloride

noun

chlo·​ride ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, ˈklȯ(ə)r- 

1

: a compound of chlorine with another element or radical

especially : a salt or ester of hydrochloric acid

called also muriate

2

: a monovalent anion consisting at one atom of chlorine