chlorination

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Noun chlorination has 2 senses

chlorination - the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
--₁ is a kind of chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
--₁ has particulars: prechlorination
Derived form: verb chlorinate₁
chlorination - disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
--₂ is a kind of disinfection

Derived forms: verb chlorinate₁, verb chlorinate₂

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