Chloride (noun)

A chemical compound that contains chlorine and one other element, typically a metal, in which the chlorine atom is in the -1 oxidation state.

Origin:

From the greek word "khloros" which means greenish yellow and "eidos" which means form.

Examples:

1. Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is one of the most well-known chlorides.
2. Chlorides are present in seawater, which is why it tastes salty.
3. The chloride ion (Cl-) is an important extracellular anion.
4. Many metal chlorides are highly soluble in water, but some, such as silver chloride, are not.
5. Chloride ions play an important role in the body's fluid balance and acid-base balance.