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chlorinated
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chlo·ri·nate  (klôr-nt, klr-)
tr.v. chlo·ri·nat·ed, chlo·ri·nat·ing, chlo·ri·nates
To treat or combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound.
chlori·nation n.
chlori·nator n.
Translations
chlorinated [ˈklɔrɪneɪtɪd] ADJ chlorinated water → agua f clorinada
chlorinated [ˈklɔːrɪneɪtɪd] adj [water, pool] → chloré(e)
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