chlorination Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
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noun disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
WordNet
Chlo`ri*na"tion noun
Definitions
The act or process of subjecting anything to the action of chlorine; especially, a process for the extraction of gold by exposure of the auriferous material to chlorine gas.
