Noun: chlorination ,klor-u'ney-shun or ,kló-ru'ney-shun
- The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
"Chlorination is commonly used in water treatment to kill harmful bacteria"
- Disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
"Chlorination is a common method of purifying municipal water supplies"
Derived forms: chlorinations
Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, disinfection
Encyclopedia: Chlorination