Sentence:  It should be possible to prepare very pure <WSD>chlorine</WSD> by oxidation of inorganic chlorides on a vacuum system followed by multiple distillation of the liquid . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)