chloridate

/klɔːrɪdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat something with chlorine, especially to disinfect or purify it

“The water was chloridated before being distributed to the public.”

2. noun

the act of converting or treating something with chlorine

“The chloridation of the water supply has significantly reduced the incidence of waterborne diseases.”

Synonyms

  • chlorinate
  • disinfect

Antonyms

  • dechlorinate
  • purify