HeyRuaHow to say “chlorite” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóirít
- English:
- chlorite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-reetch” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clóiríte, na clóiríte (e.g. foirmle na clóiríte, the formula of chlorite)
What does “clóirít” mean?
- chlorite
- A salt of chlorous acid, a chemical compound containing the chlorite ion.Also: chlorite salt, chlorite ion.
“Clóirít” with the article
Here is clóirít after the article (an t-alt).
an chlóirít
the chlorite
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Clóirít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóirít, the Irish word for chlorite.
Is salann í clóirít.
Chlorite is a salt.
Tá ocsaigin agus clóirín sa chlóirít.
Chlorite contains oxygen and chlorine.
Úsáidtear an chlóirít chun uisce a ghlanadh.
Chlorite is used to purify water.
Scríobh an múinteoir foirmle na clóiríte ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote the formula of chlorite on the board.
Tá clóirít sóidiam ar fáil sa tsaotharlann.
Sodium chlorite is available in the laboratory.
Ná measc an chlóirít le haigéad.
Don't mix the chlorite with acid.
Rinneamar staidéar ar chlóirít inniu sa rang.
We studied chlorite in class today.
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Chlorite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chlorite?
The Irish for chlorite is clóirít (pronounced “KLOH-reetch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clóirít in Irish?
Clóirít is said like “KLOH-reetch” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲiːtʲ/).
Does clóirít have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóirít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóirít change to chlóirít or gclóirít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóirít becomes mo chlóirít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóirít (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóirít, clóiríd and clóráit?
Clóirít is chlorite, clóiríd is chloride and clóráit is chlorate; the endings follow the English chemical suffixes.
