Chlorinate

Pronunciation: /ˈklɔrəˌneɪt/

Definitions of chlorinate

verb to treat or combine with chlorine, typically in order to purify or disinfect

Example Sentences

A1 I chlorinate the pool every week to keep it clean.

A2 The water treatment plant chlorinates the drinking water to make it safe for consumption.

B1 It is important to chlorinate swimming pools regularly to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

B2 The process of chlorinating water involves adding chlorine to kill off any harmful microorganisms.

C1 Experts recommend chlorinating water sources in areas with high bacterial contamination to ensure safe drinking water.

C2 The government has implemented strict regulations on chlorinating public swimming pools to maintain hygiene standards.

Examples of chlorinate in a Sentence

formal The water treatment plant uses chlorine to chlorinate the drinking water supply.

informal Make sure to chlorinate the pool before the party this weekend.

slang I'm going to chlorinate the heck out of that algae in my fish tank.

figurative She tends to chlorinate any negativity in her life with a positive attitude.

Grammatical Forms of chlorinate

• past tense: chlorinated
• plural: chlorinates
• comparative: more chlorinated
• superlative: most chlorinated
• present tense: chlorinates
• future tense: will chlorinate
• perfect tense: has chlorinated
• continuous tense: is chlorinating
• singular: chlorinate
• positive degree: chlorinate
• infinitive: to chlorinate
• gerund: chlorinating
• participle: chlorinated

Origin and Evolution of chlorinate

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chlorinate' is derived from the Greek word 'khloros' meaning greenish-yellow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of chemistry to refer to the process of adding chlorine to a substance, the term 'chlorinate' has evolved to also include the process of disinfecting water by adding chlorine compounds.