Definition
bromating
verb
- the process of treating water with bromine or bromine compounds to disinfect it and kill harmful microorganisms
Usage: technical; chemistry/water treatment
Examples
- The water treatment facility uses bromating as an alternative to chlorination.
- Bromating is effective for disinfecting swimming pools and hot tubs.
- The engineer recommended bromating the water supply to reduce bacterial contamination.
- Bromating tablets are easier to handle than liquid bromine in some applications.