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Noun atomic number 17 has 1 sense
chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17 - a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)--1 is a kind of chemical element, element; gas; halogen
 --1 is a substance of sodium chloride, common salt
 --1 has particulars: radiochlorine
 
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