English word protochloride comes from English chloride, English proto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chloride | English (eng) | (chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical. |
| proto- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Relating to protons and/or positive charge.. (linguistics, genetics) most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of. First. |
| protochloride | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) Any of a series of chlorides of a particular metal that has the fewest atoms of chlorine per molecule. |