chlorination
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- dechlorination noun
- over-chlorination noun
- pre-chlorination noun
- rechlorination noun
- superchlorination noun
Example Sentences
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"In more controlled environments, frequent monitoring for proper chlorination can significantly reduce chances of infection. These include pools, splash pads and other man-made recreational water activities," he said.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
This allowed them to develop an effective method for separating useful phosphorus-containing compounds using a combination of chlorination steps with and without the presence of carbon.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024
Other cities followed and the use of chlorination as standard treatment for water disinfection rapidly grew.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2023
The statement said chlorination activities to disinfect water are being scaled up and dosing rates are being increased in fragile and highly vulnerable communities to curb the spread of the disease.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022
The importance of the admixture factor was not thoroughly appreciated during the earlier periods of chlorination but later installations, and particularly the liquid chlorine ones, have been designed to take full advantage of it.
From Chlorination of Water by Race, Joseph
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