noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
chloridation; salification
Chemistry term for the process of converting into a chloride or salt. Used as a noun or intransitive suru-verb.
この金属は加熱すると塩化する。
This metal chloridates when heated.
塩化反応
Chloridation reactions are often performed in the laboratory.
noun, used as a prefix
Chemistry prefix used in compound names to indicate a chloride, e.g., 塩化ナトリウム (sodium chloride). Not used as a standalone noun.
See also: 塩化アセチル
食塩の主成分は塩化ナトリウムです。
The main component of table salt is sodium chloride.
塩化カルシウムは乾燥剤として使われる。
Calcium chloride is used as a desiccant.