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Chlorination Definition & Meaning

chlorination
noun
  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

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What does chlorination mean?
the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
What part of speech is chlorination?
Chlorination is a noun.
How many definitions does chlorination have?
Chlorination has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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