chlorinate

verb

chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklȯr-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
chlorinated; chlorinating

transitive verb

: to treat or combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
chlorination noun
chlorinator noun

Examples of chlorinate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The city does not chlorinate its water supply because Minnesota systems that draw water from groundwater sources are not required to add disinfectant. Staff Report, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024 Since it’s not chlorinated, the water is less irritating to eyes and skin, too. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023 Keep your swimming pool circulating, clean and chlorinated, and remove any water that collects on the swimming pool cover. Cincinnati Enquirer, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023 Keep the swimming pool circulating, clean and chlorinated, and remove any water that collects on the swimming pool cover. Empty out and turn over plastic wading pools or kiddie pools when not in use. The Enquirer, 10 July 2023 Keep in mind that all IP liquid tests are performed in freshwater since testing in saltwater and chlorinated pools causes corrosion. Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Those risks include being unable to chlorinate potable water properly, having inadequate facilities for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and others. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 8 May 2023 Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water. Maintain swimming pools, keeping them appropriately chlorinated. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2023 If you’re hooked up to your city’s public water supply, chances are your tap water is chlorinated to help keep it safe. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chlorinate was in 1855

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Cite this Entry

“Chlorinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorinate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chlorinate

verb
chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
ˈklȯr-
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
chlorination noun
chlorinator noun

Medical Definition

chlorinate

transitive verb
chlo·​ri·​nate ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt, ˈklȯr- How to pronounce chlorinate (audio)
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound

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