Chloride

/ˈklɔraɪd/ noun

Definition

A compound of chlorine with another element, especially a salt of hydrochloric acid

Etymology

From chlorine + -ide suffix, from Greek khloros meaning 'pale green'

Kelly Says

Sodium chloride is just fancy chemistry speak for table salt - the stuff that makes your french fries taste amazing!

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