Definition of Chlorination

1. Noun. The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds.

Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Specialized synonyms: Prechlorination
Derivative terms: Chlorinate

2. Noun. Disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound.
Generic synonyms: Disinfection
Derivative terms: Chlorinate, Chlorinate

Definition of Chlorination

1. n. The act or process of subjecting anything to the action of chlorine; especially, a process for the extraction of gold by exposure of the auriferous material to chlorine gas.

Definition of Chlorination

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Chlorination

1. A highly effective procedure for treating drinking water by using chlorine gas or other chlorine containing compounds as disinfectants. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chlorination

chloridometer
chlorids
chloriduria
chlorin
chlorin
chlorinate
chlorinated
chlorinated
chlorinated hydrocarbon
chlorinated lime
chlorinated lime
chlorinated paraffin
chlorinates
chlorinating
chlorination (current term)
chlorination (current term)
chlorinations
chlorinator
chlorinators
chlorindanol
chlorine
chlorine
chlorines
chlorine acne
chlorine compounds
chlorine dioxide
chlorine group
chlorine water
chlorine water
chlorinities

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