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Noun: chlorination  ,klor-u'ney-shun or ,kló-ru'ney-shun
  1. The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds
     
  2. Disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound

Derived forms: chlorinations

Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, disinfection

Encyclopedia: Chlorination

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