English Explanatory Dictionary

chlorinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chlorinate.wav

Word forms

chlorinate chlorinates chlorinating chlorinated

Etymology

From chlorine + -ate.

Derived words

chlorinated chlorination chlorinator perchlorinate
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