oxychloride

Meanings

• noun

  A compound consisting of oxygen and chlorine, typically in the form of a chlorine oxide.

  - "Oxychloride is used in the production of chlorine and various other chemicals."
  - "The reaction between hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide produces oxychloride."

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Variants

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chloride , chlorides , chloride of lime , ammonium chloride , ammonium chlorides , sal ammoniac , calcium chloride , calcium chlorides , cobalt chloride , cobalt chlorides , ethyl chloride , ethyl chlorides , ferric chloride , ferric chlorides , hydrogen chloride , hydrogen chlorides , magnesium chloride , magnesium chlorides , mercuric chloride , mercuric chlorides

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'oxy' meaning acid or sharp and 'chloros' meaning yellow or green, referring to the yellow-green color of some oxychlorides.

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Trivia

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1. Oxychloride was first discovered in the late 18th century during the production of chlorine.

2. Oxychloride is used as a disinfectant and a bleaching agent in various industries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chlorine: A highly reactive nonmetal that is a member of the halogen group and is used primarily in the production of chlorine gas and various chlorinated compounds.

2. Hydrochloric acid: A strong corrosive acid that is formed when hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water. It is one of the most widely produced industrial chemicals and is used primarily in the production of chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.

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   - Visualize a yellow-green gas or liquid representing oxychloride.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Oxychloride is a sharp yellow compound' to help remember the meaning.

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