Definitions

1. noun

a salt of hydrochloric acid, typically a colourless or white crystalline solid.

“The city’s water supply contains high levels of chloride.”

2. noun

a chemical compound that contains the chloride ion (Cl-).

“Chlorides are commonly used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.”

3. chemistry

a salt of hydrochloric acid, typically a colourless or white crystalline solid.

“Sodium chloride is a type of chloride.”

4. chemistry

a chemical compound that contains the chloride ion (Cl-).

“Potassium chloride is a chloride compound.”