verb
- treating or disinfecting with chlorine
Usage: present participle of chlorinate
Examples
- The city is chlorinating the water supply to kill bacteria.
- They are chlorinating the swimming pool before opening it.
- The treatment plant is chlorinating wastewater before discharge.
- Workers are chlorinating the hospital’s water system.
- The maintenance crew is chlorinating the hot tub.
- Chlorinating drinking water prevents waterborne diseases.