What does "chlorinate" mean?

To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it).

What is a synonym for "chlorinate"?

Common synonyms include: acetify, acidify, acidulate, aerate, aerify, alkalify.

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

1
To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it). transitive
2
disinfect with chlorine wordnet
3
treat or combine with chlorine wordnet

From chlorine + -ate.