Similar term(s): elemental chlorine, chlorine compounds.
Definition:
Cl2. Chlorine is produced in large amounts and widely used both
industrially and domestically as a disinfectant and bleach. In particular, it is
widely used in the disinfection of swimming pools and is the most commonly used
disinfectant and oxidant drinking-water treatment. In water, chlorine reacts to
form hypochlorous acid and hypochlorites.
