Water Treatment Terminology

noun a person who stirs up public feelings especially to promote a cause

• The political agitator was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.
• The agitator at work keeps stirring up drama between coworkers.
• That guy is such an agitator, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
• The agitator in the washing machine helps to clean clothes by creating movement and friction.

noun the water or liquid that has been used for washing

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• The backwash from the river carried pollutants downstream.
• Don't drink from that cup, there's backwash in it.
• Ew, I'm not drinking that, it's got backwash.
• The negative comments created a backwash of criticism within the group.

noun a chemical used for whitening or sterilizing

verb to whiten or sterilize with bleach

• The bleach is used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals.
• I spilled bleach on my favorite shirt and now it's ruined.
• I need to bleach my roots before they start showing.
• Her harsh words seemed to bleach the joy right out of the room.

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

• The water treatment plant uses chlorine to chlorinate the drinking water supply.
• Make sure to chlorinate the pool before the party this weekend.
• I'm going to chlorinate the heck out of that algae in my fish tank.
• She tends to chlorinate any negativity in her life with a positive attitude.

noun the process of keeping something on the surface of a liquid or gas

• The life jacket provides flotation in case of emergency.
• Make sure to wear your floaties for extra flotation in the pool.
• I love using a pool noodle for some chill flotation vibes.
• Her positive attitude acted as a flotation device during tough times.

noun a mechanical device used to move fluids or gases by pressure or suction

verb to operate a pump to move fluids or gases

• The mechanic had to repair the malfunctioning pump in the factory.
• I need to pump up my bicycle tires before we go for a ride.
• I saw him at the gym, pumping iron like crazy.
• Her heart began to pump with excitement as she approached the finish line.

noun the act of purifying or the state of being purified

verb to cleanse or rid of impurities

• The water treatment plant uses a series of filters to purify the water before it is safe for consumption.
• I need to purify this pond water before I can use it to water the plants.
• I'm going on a juice cleanse to purify my body and mind.
• Yoga and meditation help to purify the soul and bring inner peace.

verb Aerating is the present participle form of the verb aerate, which means to introduce air into a substance.

• Aerating the soil is an important step in maintaining a healthy garden.
• I'm aerating the lawn this weekend to keep it looking nice.
• I heard aerating the wine really brings out the flavors.
• His speech was like aerating a stuffy room, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to light.