sodium chloride
noun Chemistry.
Origin of sodium chloride
First recorded in 1865–70
Words nearby sodium chloride
British Dictionary definitions for sodium chloride
sodium chloride
noun
common table salt; a soluble colourless crystalline compound occurring naturally as halite and in sea water: widely used as a seasoning and preservative for food and in the manufacture of chemicals, glass, and soap. Formula: NaCl
Also called: salt
Medical definitions for sodium chloride
sodium chloride
n.
Common or table salt, used as a food preservative and seasoning.
Scientific definitions for sodium chloride
sodium chloride
See salt.