Chlorinated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of chlorinate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    that has had chlorine added to it to purify it.

    "The warehouse that caught fire contained 99% trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) – used to make chlorinated tablets to control bacteria and algae – and 99% dichloroisocyanuric acid (DCCA), which is used to make swimming pool shock – a treatment used to help break down contaminants."

Synonyms

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acetifyacidifyacidulateaerateaerifyalkalify

Example

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"The warehouse that caught fire contained 99% trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) – used to make chlorinated tablets to control bacteria and algae – and 99% dichloroisocyanuric acid (DCCA), which is used to make swimming pool shock – a treatment used to help break down contaminants."

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