1854, noun of action from chlorinate (v.).

A water purification process in which chlorine is added to water for disinfection, for the control of present microrganisms. It is also used in the oxidation of compound impurities in water.

A water purification process in which chlorine is added to water for disinfection, for the control of present microrganisms. It is also used in the oxidation of compound impurities in water.

Addition of chlorine to water to destroy micro-organisms.

(n) the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds(n) disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound

the treatment of a substance, such as drinking water, with chlorine in order to kill disease-causing organisms

Process of adding chlorine to water to inhibit bacterial growth.

the addition of chlorine to water or wastewater, generally for the purpose of disinfecting, but frequently done to achieve other biological or chemical results.

the addition of chlorine to water, sewage or industrial wastes to produce, directly or through the destruction of ammonia or certain organic nitrogenous compounds, a free available chlorine residual.

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Chlorination: Any reaction or process in which chlorine (and no other elements) are introduced into a molecule. Chlorination of an alkene by electrophilic add [..]

1. Introduction of chlorine into a chemical compound. 2. Sterilisation of drinking and swimming pool water or oxidation of undesirable impurities, using chlorine or its compounds. 3. Exposure of wool [..]

Adding chlorine to water or wastewater, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical results. Chlorine also is used almost universally in ma [..]

The application of chlorine to drinking water, sewage, or industrial waste to disinfect or to oxidize undesirable compounds.

The application of chlorine to drinking water, sewage, or industrial waste to disinfect or to oxidize undesirable compounds.

The application of chlorine to water, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical results (aiding coagulation and controlling tastes and od [..]

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The addition of chlorine to water, mainly for the purpose of disinfection, to kill disease-causing organisms.

This is the process of adding chlorine (Cl2

  The application of chlorine to water, sewage, or industrial wastes, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical results.

A process of adding chlorine to water to disinfect it, to aid in coagulation, or to remove odors and smells. See also disinfection

The application of chlorine to water or wastewater, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical results--aiding coagulation and controlling [..]

The application of chlorine to water, sewage, or industrial wastes, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical waste water treatment resul [..]

Use of chlorine as a means of disinfection.

 is the process of adding the element chlorine to water as a method of water purification to make it fit for human consumption as drinking water. Water which has been treated with chlorine is effectiv [..]

the adding of chlorine to water or sewage for the purpose of disinfection or other biological or chemical results.

The application of chlorine to water, sewage, or industrial wastes, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical waste water treatment resul [..]

To combine or treat with chlorine.

water disinfection by chlorine gas or hypochlorite.

The use of chlorine gas or solutions of its compounds to disinect water or as aan oxidizing agent.

Adding chlorine to water or wastewater, generally for the purpose of disinfection, but frequently for accomplishing other biological or chemical results. Chlorine also is used almost universally in ma [..]

(chemistry) The act or process of chlorinating something; especially, the addition of chlorine to water to purify it, and a process for the extraction of gold by exposure of the auriferous material [..]