chloridize

/klɔːrɪdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a chloride or to treat with a chloride

“The chemist chloridized the metal to create a stable compound.”

2. verb

to add or introduce chlorine into something

“The factory chloridized the water supply to eliminate bacteria.”

3. verb

to treat or subject something to chlorine

“The doctor chloridized the wound to prevent infection.”

Synonyms

  • chlorinate
  • decontaminate

Antonyms

  • dechlorinate
  • purify