chlorinous

/ˌklɔrɪˈnus/ or /ˌklɔrɪˈnaʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong smell of chlorine or resembling chlorine in character

“The chlorinous water in the pool made my eyes burn.”

2. noun

a substance or quality that has a strong smell of chlorine

“The chlorinous fumes from the factory caused an uproar in the neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • chlorine-like
  • chlorine-smelling

Antonyms

  • fragrant
  • odorless