How to Use chlorine in a Sentence

chlorine

noun
  • The city boosts the amount of chlorine in the water and flushes the system.
    — CNN, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Lora said the fire had not made it to the main chlorine plant.
    — NBC News, 14 Jan. 2022
  • The chlorine dunk isn’t just kind of gross, in other words.
    — New York Times, 25 Apr. 2021
  • And the first step in reopening a pool is to shock it with chlorine.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2021
  • But there is a hint of something there—chlorine, maybe?
    — Maggie Lange, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
  • Pick a dish soap that doesn't contain chlorine and put a drop on a cloth.
    — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022
  • There were reports of a chlorine bomb at around 4 p.m. that day.
    — Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Some say they have been forced to drink water that reeks of chlorine.
    — USA Today, 20 Dec. 2019
  • The country is in the midst of a growing chlorine shortage.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Root beer and chlorine are poured over a bush fruit salad.
    — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Fill'er up, add your chlorine floater and plug in your filter.
    — Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, 9 July 2020
  • The water will be safe to consume but may have a chlorine odor or taste.
    — Victoria Ballard, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Oct. 2019
  • If treated with chlorine, the water can be fit to drink.
    — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2022
  • Peel back the rubber gasket, and scrub the area with ¼ cup of chlorine bleach mixed with two cups of water.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Tennis, to me, smells like chlorine and white sage and tuna fish.
    — Longreads, 9 Jan. 2018
  • The fabric used for the swimwear is chlorine-resistant and quick-dry.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 June 2021
  • That will allow the chlorine to dissipate, the Plano video states.
    — Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2020
  • Screw the lid back on tight, and wipe the exterior of the bottle to get the chlorine on all surfaces.
    — Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Pour 150 ml of 9% vinegar and a small amount of liquid chlorine bleach into the drain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Add three-fourths of a cup of chlorine bleach to the laundry detergent if there’s mold or mildew.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • But once the city switched to the Flint River, the chlorine numbers became chaotic.
    — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 6 Feb. 2018
  • But the good news is there are easy ways to treat—and prevent—the chlorine damage that has done a number on our hair.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 July 2024
  • Inside the tanks, chlorine is added to the seawater to get rid of any harmful pathogens.
    — Esther Inglis-Arkell, Ars Technica, 19 Nov. 2017
  • The moldy or mildewy fabric should be laundered in chlorine bleach and hot water.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Sun, water, chlorine — a day of fun outdoors can be hard on your hair.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2019
  • Be sure to not mix it with any product that contains chlorine bleach.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Be sure to not mix it with any product that contains chlorine bleach.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
  • If a slight chlorine odor is not detectable, repeat the dosage and let stand for 15 minutes more.
    — sandiegouniontribune.com, 8 July 2018
  • Two officials briefed on the matter said the chemical weapons appeared to use chlorine gas, which can cause lasting damage to human tissue, the New York Times reported at the time.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
  • Blondes might experience a greenish tint from chlorine while brunettes and redheads can struggle with brassiness from sun, salt water, and chlorine exposure.
    — Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025

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