Associations to the word «Chlorinate»

Wiktionary

CHLORINATE, verb. (transitive) (chemistry) To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it).

Dictionary definition

CHLORINATE, verb. Treat or combine with chlorine; "chlorinated water".
CHLORINATE, verb. Disinfect with chlorine; "chlorinate a pool".

Wise words

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