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Rule "chlore et clore"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: chlore et clore
Message: Confusion probable entre le verbe « \3 » et le nom <suggestion>chlore</suggestion> (élément chimique).
Category: Élision (ID: CAT_ELISION)
Link: http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/abc-lettres/chlore-clore/C/homophone.html
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Un atome de clore.
    Correction suggestion: chlore
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Je viens de clore la fenêtre.
  • Il est en mesure de clore le dossier.
ID: CHLORE_CLORE [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-07-06 22:33:10 +0200)