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[
klawr
-i-dahyz
,
klohr
-
]
chlo·ri·dize
/
ˈklɔr
ɪˌdaɪz
,
ˈkloʊr-
/
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[
klawr
-i-dahyz
,
klohr
-
]
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verb (used with object),
chlo·ri·dized,
chlo·ri·diz·ing.
to convert (the metal of an ore) into a
chloride
by treating with chlorine or hydrochloric acid.
Also,
especially British
,
chlo·ri·dise
.
Origin:
1865–70;
chloride
+
-ize
Related forms
un·chlo·ri·dized,
adjective
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