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chlorinate

/ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To treat (a substance or water) with chlorine or chlorine compounds, especially for disinfection or bleaching.

  • The process of adding chlorine to water or other substances to kill bacteria and make them clean.


Rhymes
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magnate , hygiene , igne
Variants
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chlorinate , chlorinated , chlorinates , chlorinating , chlorination , chlorinations , chlorinator , chlorinators
Etymology
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The term 'chlorinate' comes from the Latin word 'chlorus' meaning 'green' and the suffix '-ate', which means 'to make or treat with'. The process of adding chlorine to substances was first used in the late 19th century for water treatment and disinfection.


Trivia
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  1. Chlorine was first used for water treatment in 1854 in the United States.

  2. Chlorine gas was used as a chemical weapon during World War I.

  3. Swimming pools are typically kept at a pH level of 7.2-7.6 and a chlorine level of 1-3 parts per million.


Related Concepts
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  1. Disinfection: The process of killing or eliminating microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses, from water, air, or surfaces.

  2. Water treatment: The process of improving the quality of water to make it safe and suitable for various uses, including drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.


Culture
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Chlorination is an essential process used in various industries such as water treatment, swimming pools, and food processing. It is used to kill bacteria and make water or substances safe for consumption or use. Chlorination has been a topic of interest in scientific literature and research due to its importance in public health.

How to Memorize "chlorinate"

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