chlorination | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds | |
Related terms: | chemical_process prechlorination chlorinate | |
2. | [ noun ] (medicine) disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound | |
Related terms: | disinfection chlorinate | |
Similar spelling: |
chlorinate chlorinity chlorine_water Chloranthus |