noun
- plural of dechlorination; the process of removing chlorine or chlorine compounds from a substance, especially water
Usage: technical; chemistry/water treatment
Examples
- Water treatment plants use dechlorinations to remove excess chlorine before releasing water into rivers.
- The dechlorinations of municipal water supplies protect aquatic ecosystems from chlorine damage.
- Several dechlorinations methods are available, including activated carbon filtration and ultraviolet light exposure.
- Industrial facilities require proper dechlorinations procedures to meet environmental regulations.
- The effectiveness of dechlorinations depends on the initial chlorine concentration and the method employed.