nnoun.processthe addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compoundsDerivationally Related Form:chlorinate
Hypernyms:chemical action chemical change chemical process
Inherited Hypernyms:chlorinationchemical processnatural processprocessphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:prechlorination
Full Hyponyms:prechlorination
nnoun.actdisinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compoundDerivationally Related Form:chlorinate
Hypernyms:disinfection
Inherited Hypernyms:chlorinationdisinfectionmedical caretreatmentcareworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity