chlorinate
[ klawr-uh-neyt, klohr- ]
/ ˈklɔr əˌneɪt, ˈkloʊr- /
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verb (used with object), chlo·ri·nat·ed, chlo·ri·nat·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for chlorinate
chlorinate
/ (ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪt) /
verb (tr)
to combine or treat (a substance) with chlorine
to disinfect (water) with chlorine
Derived forms of chlorinate
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Scientific definitions for chlorinate
chlorinate
[ klôr′ə-nāt′ ]
To add chlorine or one of its compounds to a substance. Water and sewage are chlorinated to be disinfected, and paper pulp is chlorinated to be bleached.
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