pro-chlorine
|pro-chlo-rine|
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/proʊ-ˈklɔːriːn/
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/prəʊ-ˈklɔːriːn/
for chlorine / in favor of chlorine
Etymology
'pro-chlorine' is a compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', where 'pro-' meant 'for') and 'chlorine' (from Modern Latin/Greek 'chloros', where 'chloros' meant 'greenish-yellow').
'chlorine' was named in the early 19th century from Greek 'chloros' via Modern Latin; the compound 'pro-chlorine' was formed in modern English by combining the supportive prefix 'pro-' with the chemical name 'chlorine' to express advocacy or support for chlorine use.
Initially a literal combination meaning 'for chlorine' (i.e., in favor of chlorine); it has been used in contemporary contexts to label policy positions, advocacy groups, or descriptive stances concerning chlorine use.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, group, or position that supports the use of chlorine (for example, for water disinfection or other industrial applications).
Local pro-chlorine advocates campaigned for continued chlorination of the municipal water supply.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supporting the use of chlorine (especially in contexts such as disinfection, sanitation, or certain industrial processes).
The city council adopted a pro-chlorine policy for its water-treatment program.
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Last updated: 2025/10/19 07:38