chlorin'ation

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chlorinate (ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to combine or treat (a substance) with chlorine
2.  to disinfect (water) with chlorine
 
chlorin'ation
 
n
 
'chlorinator
 
n

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