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chloronychiaSynonym of green nail syndrome.
chlorooctaneA chlorinated derivative of octane.
chloropalA massive mineral, greenish in colour and opal-like in appearance, essentially a hydrous silicate of iron.
chloropalladateThe anion PdCl₆²⁻; any salt containing this anion
chloroparaffinA chlorinated paraffin.
chloropentaneA chlorinated derivative of pentane.
chloroperchaA solution of gutta-percha in chloroform used as a cement
chloroperlidAny stonefly in the family Chloroperlidae.
chloroperoxidaseSynonym of chloride peroxidase.
chloroperoxylAny chloro derivative of a peroxyl radical
chloropesticideAny organochlorine pesticide
chlorophacinoneAn anticoagulant used as a rodenticide.
chlorophaeiteSynonym of chlorite.
chlorophaneA variety of fluorspar, which, when heated, gives a striking emerald-green light.
chlorophenolAny of several chlorinated derivatives of phenol, some of which are used as antiseptics or disinfectants
chlorophenothaneSynonym of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (“DDT”).
chlorophenoxyA type of chemical compound that contains both a phenol group and one or more chlorine atoms attached to the benzene ring, often used in herbicides.
chlorophenylAny of several univalent radicals derived from chlorobenzenes or chlorophenols
chlorophenylacetateAny chlorophenyl ester or other derivative of acetic acid
chlorophenylalanineAny chloro derivative of phenylalanine
chlorophenylhydrazoneAny chloro- derivative of a phenylhydrazone; the combination of p-chlorophenylhydrazone and carbonyl cyanide is a powerful inhibitor of photosynthetic phosphorylation
chlorophenylmethaneSynonym of benzyl chloride.
chlorophetanolAn antifungal drug, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)ethanol.
chlorophobiaAn irrational fear of chlorine-containing compounds.
chlorophoeniciteA mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.
chlorophoniaAny of a number of species of birds in the genus Chlorophonia.
chlorophosphateThe anion PO₃Cl²⁻ or any salt containing this anion
chlorophosphineThe chemical H₂ClP, or derivatives of this. It can be considered as phosphine with one hydrogen substituted by chlorine
chlorophosphiteThe anion PO₂Cl²⁻
chlorophototrophicRelating to chlorophototrophy
chlorophototrophyphototrophy that employs chlorophyll
chlorophthalimideAny chloro derivative of a phthalimide
chlorophthalmidAny fish in the family Chlorophthalmidae, the greeneyes.
chlorophyceanAny green alga of the class Chlorophyceae
chlorophylDated spelling of chlorophyll.
chlorophyllAny of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.
chlorophyllaceousSynonym of chlorophyllose.
chlorophyllaseThe main enzyme in chlorophyll metabolism; the catalyst for the hydrolysis of chlorophyll to produce chlorophyllide and phytol.
chlorophyllessWithout chlorophyll.
chlorophyllicOf, pertaining to, resembling or derived from chlorophyll
chlorophyllideAny water-soluble breakdown product of chlorophyll formed by hydrolysis or enzyme action
chlorophylligerousBearing or containing chlorophyll.
chlorophyllinAny water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll in which the central magnesium atom is replaced (often with copper), and a number of side-chains are converted into sodium salts.
chlorophylliteA green form of cordierite
chlorophylloidAny of a class of pigments found in some invertebrates that resemble chlorophyll in spectral properties and color, but are not identical to it.
chlorophylloseRelating to, or containing, chlorophyll.
chlorophylloushaving chlorophyll and, hence, able to engage in photosynthesis
chlorophyllyReminiscent of chlorophyll or green plants.
chlorophytalRelating to chlorophytes
chlorophyteAny of the green algae that make up the division Chlorophyta
chlorophyticRelating to chlorophytes
chloropicDescribing the part of vision that detects green light
chloropicrinThe chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl₃NO₂ that is used as a pesticide and chemical weapon.
chloropidAny member of the family Chloropidae (frit flies).
chloropigmentchlorophyll together with any of its degradation products
chloroplastAn organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.
chloroplastalRelating to a chloroplast.
chloroplasticOf or pertaining to a chloroplast
chloroplastidA chloroplast.
chloroplastidialRelating to or composed of chloroplastids.
chloroplatinateAny salt of chloroplatinic acid
chloroplatinicOf or pertaining to chloroplatinic acid or its derivatives.
chloroplatiniteAny salt of chloroplatinous acid.
chloroprednisoneA topical glucocorticoid, a chlorinated derivative of prednisone.
chloropreneThe chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene that is used (via polymerization) in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
chloroprocaineA local anesthetic (trademark Nesacaine) that constricts the blood vessels, given by injection during surgical procedures and childbirth.
chloropropaneAny of several chlorinated derivatives of propane, but especially 2-chloropropane (isopropyl chloride) that has a number of industrial uses
chloropropanolAny chloro derivative of a propanol, especially 3-chloro-1-propanol
chloropropeneAny of various chlorinated derivatives of propene but especially 3-chloropropene (allyl chloride)
chloropropylAny chloro derivative of a propyl radical
chloropsiaA visual defect in which objects appear to have a greenish tinge
chloropyramineA particular first-generation antihistamine drug.
chloropyrazineAny chlorinated derivative of a pyrazine
chloropyridineAny chlorinated derivative of a pyridine.
chloropyridinylAny chloro derivative of a pyridinyl radical
chloropyridylAny radical derived from a chloropyridine.
chloropyromorphiteA mixed phosphate and chloride mineral of lead, Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl.
chloroquineA 4-aminoquinoline drug used to treat and prevent malaria, having the chemical formula C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃.
chloroquinolineAny chlorinated derivative of a quinoline
chloroquinolinoneAny chloro derivative of a quinolinone
chlororespirationAn electron-transport process, analogous to respiration, that occurs in plant chloroplasts.
chlororespiratoryOf or relating to chlororespiration.
chlororufinA reduced chlorophyll, the red pigment of Chlorophyceae.
chlororuthenateThe ruthenium anion RuCl₆²⁻ or any salt containing this anion
chlorosedAffected with chlorosis
chlorosilaneThe compound SiH₃Cl
chlorosiloxaneAny chloro derivative of a siloxane
chlorosilylAny chlorine derivative of a silyl radical.
chlorosisAn anaemia, due to deficiency of iron, characterized by a yellow-green coloration of the skin.
chlorosityThe amount of chlorine and other halides in one litre of seawater
chlorosomalOf or pertaining to a chlorosome.
chlorosomeA photosynthetic antenna complex found in green sulfur bacteria and some green filamentous anoxygenic phototrophs, differing from other antenna complexes by its large size and lack of protein matrix supporting the photosynthetic pigments.
chlorospermousHaving green seeds or spores.
chlorospinelA green form of spinel
chlorospingusA bush tanager, any of various birds in genus Chlorospingus.
chlorostannateThe divalent anion SnCl₆⁻²; any salt containing this anion, especially such an ionic liquid.
chlorostannousContaining bivalent tin and chlorine.
chlorosubstitutedHaving a chlorine in place of a different element or functional group.
chlorosuccinimideAny chloro derivative of succinimide
chlorosugarAny compound in which one or more hydroxyl groups of a sugar have been replaced by atoms of chlorine
chlorosulfateAny salt of chlorosulfuric acid
chlorosulfiteThe anion SO₂Cl⁻ or any salt containing this anion
chlorosulfolipidAny of several lipids consisting of chlorinated alkyl sulfates.
chlorosulfonateThe anion of chlorosulfonic acid; any salt containing this anion
chlorosulfonationThe process of adding a chlorosulfonyl functional group to a substance.
chlorosulfonicOf or pertaining to chlorosulfonic acid or its derivatives
chlorosulfonylThe univalent radical Cl-SO₂-
chlorosulfuricOf or pertaining to chlorosulfuric acid or its derivatives
chlorotetracyclineAny antibiotic that is a chloro derivative of a tetracycline
chlorotetrafluorosilicateAn unusual salt or anion containing silicon bound to four fluorine and one chlorine atoms. SiF₄Cl⁻
chlorotetrahydrofuranAny chloro derivative of tetrahydrofuran
chlorothalonilA broad-spectrum nonsystemic fungicide.
chlorothenA particular antihistamine drug.
chlorothiazideA thiazide diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and other conditions
chlorothioniteAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal light blue mineral with the chemical formula K₂Cu(SO₄)Cl₂.
chlorothiopheneAny of several chloro- derivatives of thiophene, but especially 2-chlorothiophene and 3-chlorothiophene that are used in the synthesis of heterocycles
chlorothricinA particular macrolide-type antibiotic.
chlorothymolAny chloro derivative of thymol, but especially 6-chlorothymol which is used as a disinfectant
chloroticOf, pertaining to, or afflicted with chlorosis, anaemic.
chloroticallyIn a chlorotic manner; with or by chlorosis.
chlorotolueneAny chlorinated derivative of toluene
chlorotoluronA phenylurea herbicide 3-(3-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
chlorotoxinA 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.
chlorotrianiseneA non-steroidal synthetic estrogen formerly used for the treatment of menopause, deficiencies in ovary function, and prostate cancer.
chlorotriazineAny chloro-derivative of a triazine, several of which are dyestuffs
chlorotrifluoroethyleneA chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chlorotrifluoromethaneThe halogenated hydrocarbon CClF₃; it is a CFC once used as a refrigerant
chlorotrimethylsilanetrimethylsilyl chloride
chlorotritylAny chloro derivative of a trityl radical
chlorotypeThe haplotype of a chloroplast
chlorotypingThe separation and identification of chlorotypes
chlorotyrosineAny chloro derivative of tyrosine, but especially 3-chlorotyrosine that mediates the action of myeloperoxidase
chlorousOf a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3.
chlorovaporizationA function analogous to transpiration, but proceeding only from the chloroplasts.
chlorovinylAny chloro- derivative of a vinyl radical
chlorovinyldichloroarsinelewisite
chlorovirusAny virus, of the genus Chlorovirus, that infects chlorella
chloroximeAny chloro derivative of an oxime RC(Cl)=NOH.
chloroxineA particular antibacterial drug
chloroxiphiteAn olive-green monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.
chloroxuronA particular herbicide.
chloroxylenolA compound with the chemical formula C₈H₉ClO, commonly used in antibacterial soaps and toxic to fish.
chloroxynilThe pesticide 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile.
chlorozincateThe anion ZnCl₄²⁻ derived from zinc chloride; any salt containing this anion
chlorozotocinA nitrosourea and streptozotocin analogue used in cancer therapy.
chlorphenamidinechlordimeform
chlorphenamineThe antihistamine drug 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-pyridin-2-yl-propan-1-amine
chlorphenesinA particular muscle relaxant.
chlorpheniraminechlorphenamine
chlorphenoxamineA particular antipruritic drug.

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