chlorinate

verb

chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklȯr-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
chlorinated; chlorinating

transitive verb

: to treat or combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
chlorination noun
chlorinator noun

Examples of chlorinate in a Sentence

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Contact a pro to find the source of the contamination, fix the leak, and shock chlorinate the well system to get rid of any remaining bacteria. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 The deluge system, like a giant upside-down shower nozzle, sprays more than 100,000 gallons of chlorinated, fresh water skyward during launches and tests. Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024 Since mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, residents should eliminate sources of standing water, frequently replace water in bird baths and pet water bowls, ensure swimming pools are clean and chlorinated, and overturn plastic wading pools when not in use, officials say. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024 The city does not chlorinate its water supply because Minnesota systems that draw water from groundwater sources are not required to add disinfectant. Staff Report, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chlorinate 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chlorinate was in 1855

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“Chlorinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorinate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

chlorinate

verb
chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
ˈklȯr-
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
chlorination noun
chlorinator noun

Medical Definition

chlorinate

transitive verb
chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt, ˈklȯr- How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound

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