chlorinate
pronunciation
How to pronounce chlorinate in British English: UK [ˈklɔ:rɪneɪt]
How to pronounce chlorinate in American English: US ['klɔrɪneɪt]
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- Verb:
- treat or combine with chlorine
- disinfect with chlorine
Word Origin
- chlorinate (v.)
- 1836 (implied in chlorinated), from chlorine (n.) + -ate (2). Related: Chlorinating.
Example
- 1. Swimming pools what chemicals can be used to chlorinate a.