chlorinate

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Chlor zu behandeln oder mit Chlor zu verbinden, meist zur Desinfektion oder Reinigung.

A verb meaning to treat or combine with chlorine, typically for disinfection or purification purposes.

1. Treat or combine with chlorineC1formalscientific

   To treat or combine a substance with chlorine, often used in chemical processes.

   Chlorieren

   • The factory chlorinates the water to remove impurities.
   • Chemists chlorinate certain compounds to create new materials.
   • The process chlorinates the solution to achieve the desired reaction.

2. Disinfect with chlorineB2formalscientific

   To disinfect something, especially water, by adding chlorine to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.

   Chlorieren

   • Municipalities chlorinate drinking water to ensure it is safe.
   • Swimming pools are regularly chlorinated to prevent the spread of germs.
   • It is important to chlorinate the water supply after a flood.