noun
- a chemical compound formed by the combination of chlorine with another element or radical; a salt of hydrochloric acid
Usage: Also spelled 'chloride' (preferred modern spelling); chemistry term
Examples
- Sodium chlorid is commonly known as table salt.
- The laboratory tested the chlorid content in the water sample.
- Calcium chlorid is used as a de-icing agent on roads.
- The compound contains chlorid ions.
- Potassium chlorid is sometimes used as a salt substitute.