chlorinate
🇺🇸
/ˈklɔːrɪneɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈklɔːrɪneɪt/
verb
R
To treat water or another substance with chlorine to kill bacteria or other harmful microorganisms.
The water supply is chlorinated to kill bacteria and keep it safe to drink.
translation
To treat water or another substance with chlorine to kill bacteria or other harmful microorganisms.
Word Forms
3rd Present
chlorinates
Past
chlorinated
Perfect
chlorinated
Progressive
chlorinating