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chlorination

American  
[klawr-uhn-ay-shuhn] / ˌklɔr ənˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of chlorinating.


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

In a carefully regulated hydrolysis following the chlorination it appears that the furfuroids are almost entirely conserved in the form of a cellulose.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.