HeyRuaHow to say “chlorine” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóirín
- English:
- chlorine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-reen” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- clóiríní (chlorines)
- Genitive singular:
- clóirín, an chlóirín (e.g. boladh an chlóirín, the smell of chlorine)
- Genitive plural:
- clóiríní, na gclóiríní (e.g. anailís na gclóiríní, the analysis of the chlorines)
What does “clóirín” mean?
- chlorine
- Chlorine is a greenish-yellow poisonous gas, a chemical element used to clean water and in swimming pools.Also: chlorine gas, cl.
“Clóirín” with the article
The plural of chlorine in Irish is clóiríní. Here is clóirín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóirín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóirín, the Irish word for chlorine.
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Chlorine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chlorine?
The Irish for chlorine is clóirín (pronounced “KLOH-reen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóiríní.
How do you pronounce clóirín in Irish?
Clóirín is said like “KLOH-reen” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of chlorine in Irish?
The plural of clóirín is clóiríní; with the article, na clóiríní means “the chlorines”. The genitive plural is clóiríní, as in anailís na gclóiríní (the analysis of the chlorines).
Why does clóirín change to chlóirín or gclóirín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóirín becomes mo chlóirín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóirín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóirín and clóiríd?
Clóirín is the element chlorine, while clóiríd is a chloride, a compound of chlorine, as in clóiríd sóidiam (sodium chloride).
