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chlorination

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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.
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Noun1.chlorination - the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
prechlorination - chlorination prior to another chemical process
2.chlorination - disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
disinfection - treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
Translations
chlorination [ˌklɔːrɪˈneɪʃən] N → cloración f, tratamiento m con cloro
chlorination
n (of water) → Chloren nt


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