Found 2 items, similar to Chlorination.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: chlorination
chlorination
n 1: the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic
compounds
2: disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of
chlorine or a chlorine compound
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Chlorination
Chlorination
\Chlo`ri*na"tion\, n.
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.
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