chloride
//ˈklɔːraɪd//
Noun
chlorideSingular
chloridesPlural
1
A chemical compound containing chlorine combined with another element or group, especially a salt of hydrochloric acid.
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common table salt.
2
The negatively charged ion of chlorine (Cl⁻), commonly found in salts and solutions.
The chloride ions in seawater contribute to its salty taste.