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Deutsch: Chlor / Español: Cloro / Português: Cloro / Français: Chlore / Italiano: Cloro /

A chlorine is a highly reactive halogen element, used most often in the form of a pungent gas to disinfect drinking water.

A Chlorine-Contact Chamber is That part of a water treatment plant where Effluent is disinfected by chlorine.

Deutsch: Chlorofluorkohlenwasserstoffe / Español: Clorofluorocarbonos / Português: Clorofluorocarbonetos / Français: Chlorofluorocarbones / Italiano: Clorofluorocarburi /

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is a family of inert, nontoxic, and easily liquefied chemicals used in refrigeration, air conditioning, packaging, insulation, or as solvents and Aerosol propellants.

- chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : A chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is stable, artificially-created chemical compounds containing carbon, chlorine, fluorine and sometimes hydrogen.

Deutsch: Chloroform / Español: Cloroformo / Português: Clorofórmio / Français: Chloroforme / Italiano: Cloroformio

Chloroform in the environment context refers to a volatile organic compound (VOC) with the chemical formula CHCl₃. Historically used as an anesthetic and in various industrial applications, chloroform is now recognized for its environmental and health impacts. It can be released into the environment through industrial discharges, the chlorination of drinking water, and the breakdown of other chlorine-containing compounds. Once in the environment, chloroform poses risks to air and water quality and has been linked to adverse health effects in humans and wildlife.

A Chlorophenoxy is a class of herbicides that may be found in domestic water supplies and cause adverse health effects.

Deutsch: Chlorophylle / Español: Clorofila / Português: Clorofila / Français: Marcel Delêpine / Italiano: Clorofilla

Chlorophyll in the environmental context refers to a group of green pigments found in the chloroplasts of plant cells and other photosynthetic organisms. It plays a fundamental role in photosynthesis, the process by which plants and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and organic compounds in the process. Chlorophyll is essential for sustaining life on Earth as it enables the capture of solar energy and the conversion of carbon dioxide into organic matter.

A Chlorosis is Discoloration of normally green plant parts caused by disease, lack of nutrients, or various air pollutants.

Deutsch: Cholera / Español: Cólera / Português: Cólera / Français: Choléra / Italiano: Colera

Cholera in the environmental context refers to an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is typically transmitted through contaminated water or food. It is closely linked to poor sanitation, inadequate access to clean water, and environmental factors that contribute to water pollution. Cholera outbreaks are often triggered by environmental disasters, population displacement, or the failure of water management systems, making it a significant public health concern in areas with poor sanitation infrastructure.

A Cholinesterase is an enzyme found in animals that regulates nerve impulses by the inhibition of acetylcholine. Cholinesterase inhibition is associated with a variety of acute