See Also: chlorinate(dictionary)
chlorinate(dictionary)

chlorinate (iou)



chlorinate verb trans. M19.
[from CHLORINE noun + -ATE3.]
Treat or impregnate with chlorine (esp. as a means of disinfecting water); Chemistry introduce one or more chlorine atoms into (a compound or molecule), usu. in place of hydrogen. Freq. as chlorinated ppl adjective.
chlori'nation noun M19.
chlorinator noun an apparatus for chlorinating water etc. M20.