chlorination

• Nom désignant le processus d'ajout ou de substitution de chlore dans des composés organiques, ou la désinfection de l'eau par l'ajout de petites quantités de chlore ou d'un composé chloré.

A noun referring to the process of adding or substituting chlorine in organic compounds, or the disinfection of water by adding small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound.

indénombrable

1. Chemical processC1formalscientific

   The addition or substitution of chlorine atoms into organic compounds.

   Chloration

   • Chlorination of methane produces chloromethane and hydrochloric acid.
   • The industrial chlorination of benzene is a key step in manufacturing certain pesticides.
   • Researchers studied the chlorination of alkenes to form dichloro compounds.

2. Water treatmentB2formaltechnical

   The disinfection of water by adding small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound to kill harmful microorganisms.

   Chloration de l'eau

   • Municipal water supplies rely on chlorination to ensure safe drinking water.
   • Swimming pools require regular chlorination to prevent the spread of bacteria.
   • Chlorination is a cost-effective method for purifying water in many communities.