HeyRuaHow to say “chloride” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóiríd
- English:
- chloride
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-reedj” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clóiríde, na clóiríde (e.g. tuaslagán clóiríde, chloride solution)
What does “clóiríd” mean?
- chloride
- A chemical compound of chlorine with another element or group, such as sodium chloride (common salt).Also: chlorine compound, salt.
“Clóiríd” with the article
Here is clóiríd after the article (an t-alt).
an chlóiríd
the chloride
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Clóiríd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóiríd, the Irish word for chloride.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach í clóiríd.
A chloride is a chemical compound.
Is clóiríd sóidiam é salann boird.
Table salt is sodium chloride.
Tá an chlóiríd tuaslagtha san uisce.
The chloride is dissolved in the water.
Thomhais an múinteoir leibhéal na clóiríde.
The teacher measured the chloride level.
Tá clóiríd i bhfuil an duine.
There is chloride in human blood.
Rinneamar turgnamh le clóiríd sa tsaotharlann.
We did an experiment with chloride in the lab.
Foghlaimímid faoi chlóiríd sa rang ceimice.
We learn about chloride in chemistry class.
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Chloride in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chloride?
The Irish for chloride is clóiríd (pronounced “KLOH-reedj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clóiríd in Irish?
Clóiríd is said like “KLOH-reedj” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːdʲ/).
Does clóiríd have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóiríd in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóiríd change to chlóiríd or gclóiríd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóiríd becomes mo chlóiríd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóiríd (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóiríd and clóirín?
Clóirín is the element chlorine, while clóiríd is a compound containing it, such as clóiríd sóidiam (sodium chloride).
