chlorinate

/ˌklɔrəˈneɪt/
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Other forms: chlorinated; chlorinating

Definitions of chlorinate
  1. verb
    treat or combine with chlorine
    “chlorinated water”
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    type of:
    process, treat
    subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
  2. verb
    disinfect with chlorine
    “chlorinate a pool”
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    type of:
    disinfect
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
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