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

However, when the concrete covering the steel cracks, aggressive chemicals like chlorides and water can penetrate, causing steel corrosion. —Carol Cain, Freep.com, 3 July 2025

Mixed with water, the sodium and chloride ions separate, displacing other nutrients in the soil. —Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Researchers also came across a solution made of zinc, chloride and copper that appeared to aid in the cadaver's preservation. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025

Relieve Constipation Magnesium chloride increases the amount of water in your intestines. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 14 May 2025

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

Rhymes for chloride

• boride
• amiloride
• hexachloride
• hydrochloride
• oxychloride
• pentachloride
• tetrachloride
• bichloride
• dichloride
• perchloride
• trichloride
• dihydrochloride

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