HyperDic: chlorination

English > 2 senses of the word chlorination:
NOUNprocesschlorinationthe addition or substitution / substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
actchlorinationdisinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
English > chlorination: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe addition or substitution / substitution of chlorine in organic compounds.
Narrowerprechlorinationchlorination prior to another chemical process
Broaderchemical process, chemical change, chemical action(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
Spanishcloración
Catalancloració
Verbschlorinatetreat or combine with chlorine
English > chlorination: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningdisinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound.
Broaderdisinfectiontreatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
Spanishcloración
Catalancloració
Verbschlorinatedisinfect with chlorine
chlorinatetreat or combine with chlorine

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