2. (Chem. Physics)
Defn: Pertaining to, or resembling, the electro-negative character of chlorine; hence, electro-negative; — opposed to basylous or zincous. [Obs.]
CHLORPICRIN
Chlor`pi"crin, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A heavy, colorless liquid, CCl3.NO2, of a strong pungent odor, obtained by subjecting picric acid to the action of chlorine. [Written also chloropikrin.]
CHLORURET
Chlo"ru*ret, n. Etym: [Cf. F. chlorure.] (Chem.)
Defn: A chloride. [Obs.]
CHOAK
Choak, v. t. & i.
Defn: See Choke.
CHOANOID
Cho"a*noid, a. Etym: [Gr. -oid.] (Anat.)
Defn: Funnel-shaped; — applied particularly to a hollow muscle attached to the ball of the eye in many reptiles and mammals.