chlorine
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chlorine
A chemical element that is often used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. It is commonly used to clean water in swimming pools.
Nach dem Schwimmen riecht meine Haut immer leicht nach Chlor.
After swimming, my skin always smells slightly of chlorine.
'Chlor' (chlorine) is the name of a substance and is therefore usually an uncountable noun. It is often used without an article when speaking about the substance in general.
Das Wasser im Schwimmbad enthält Chlor.
The water in the swimming pool contains chlorine.
The word 'Chlor' (chlorine) is almost always used in connection with swimming pools and water disinfection. The most common sensory perception is the typical smell.
Der Geruch von Chlor erinnert mich an den Sommerurlaub.
The smell of chlorine reminds me of summer vacation.
Other words are derived from 'Chlor' (chlorine), for example the verb 'chloren' (to chlorinate) or compound nouns such as 'Chlorwasser' (chlorinated water) and 'Chlorgeruch' (chlorine smell).
Der Pool muss regelmäßig gechlort werden.
The pool has to be chlorinated regularly.
