euchlorine

noun — 2 senses

euchlorine

noun

US /juːˈkloːɹɪn/ · UK /juːˈklɔːɹɪn/

Etymology Compare French euchlorine. See euchloric.

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A rare emerald-green sulfate mineral found as a natural sublimate in fumaroles around volcanic eruptions, and having the chemical formula KNaCu₃(SO₄)₃O).

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Archaic A yellow or greenish-yellow gas, supposed to consist of chlorine dioxide with some free chlorine.

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