Chlorine, derived from the Greek word 'chloros' meaning greenish-yellow, is an element that plays a significant role in our everyday lives. It is a halogen, belonging to Group 17 in the periodic table, and its chemical symbol is Cl. Chlorine is a highly reactive, pale yellow-green gas at room temperature. It is often used for disinfecting water due to its strong oxidizing properties. Moreover, it is an essential component in the production of plastics, such as PVC, and is also used in the manufacture of certain chemicals like hydrochloric acid.
Chlorine was quite popular as a baby name in the years 1919 and 1924, with five babies being named Chlorine each year during that period.