Chlorine monoxide radical

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004284",
  "term": "Chlorine monoxide radical",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A highly reactive chemical species with the formula ClO, consisting of one chlorine atom and one oxygen atom with an unpaired electron. It is a key intermediate in the catalytic destruction of stratospheric ozone, primarily formed from the breakdown of chlorofluorocarbons and other chlorine-containing compounds. Its concentration increases significantly in the polar stratosphere during ozone hole formation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chlorine-monoxide-radical/"
}