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sodium chloride
noun
: an ionic crystalline chemical compound consisting of equal numbers of sodium and chlorine atoms : salt sense 1a
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For a daily shampoo, seek out a gentle formula like Redken's Frizz Dismiss Shampoo, which is formulated sans sulfates, sodium chloride, and fragrance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Salt is a mineral made up of sodium chloride that is essential for sustaining life.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Your healthcare provider will provide treatments for electrolyte imbalances, including:
Intravenous fluids like sodium chloride to rehydrate the body.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
The battery consists of a magnesium anode and a silver chloride cathode, which are separated by a layer of cellulose impregnated with sodium chloride.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1868, in the meaning defined above
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“Sodium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20chloride. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sodium chloride
noun
: a chemical compound that consists of crystals having equal numbers of sodium and chlorine atoms : salt sense 1a
Medical Definition
sodium chloride
noun
: an ionic crystalline chemical compound consisting of equal numbers of sodium and chlorine atoms : salt sense 1a
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