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

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

The gold came in the form of either a solution of gold chloride ions or a suspension of gold nanoparticles. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Sep. 2024

Salt is made up of roughly 40% sodium and 60% chloride, whereas sodium is 100% pure sodium. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

Their primary role is to replenish fluid and electrolytes lost in sweat, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium.21 A sports drink may also be sweetened with sugar or non-sugar sweeteners, including cane sugar, monk fruit, stevia, and artificial sweeteners. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 3 Sep. 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