Chlorination (Noun)
Meaning 1
Disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 2
The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The manufacturing process of certain plastics involves the chlorination of raw materials to produce a desired compound.
- The laboratory conducted a thorough study on the chlorination of various aromatic compounds and their subsequent properties.
- The scientist successfully completed the chlorination of the chemical substance, paving the way for its application in a range of industries.
- Researchers at the facility developed an innovative technique for the selective chlorination of unsaturated fatty acids.
- Aqueous solutions undergo rapid chlorination upon treatment with the experimental chemical agent.