Definition of chlorinate
chlorinated
;chlorinating
transitive verb
: to treat or combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
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Water in birdbaths and pet dishes should be changed every few days, and swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs should be cleaned and chlorinated.
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The lawsuit claims that the center failed to properly chlorinate and maintain its water or train its employees on the proper ways to regulate the facilities.
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The lawsuit claims the center failed to properly chlorinate the water, failed to regulate the temperature of the water and failed to warn visitors of the possible danger.
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First Known Use of chlorinate
1855
CHLORINATE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of chlorinate for English Language Learners
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: to add chlorine to (something, such as water)
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