chlorination

Definitions of chlorination

1. noun

   the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
   types:

   prechlorination

   chlorination prior to another chemical process

   type of:

   chemical action, chemical change, chemical process

   (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
2. noun

   disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
   type of:

   disinfection

   treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms