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Chlorinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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chlorinated

 

[ klɔːrɪneɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical treatment

Chlorinated refers to a compound or substance that has been treated or combined with chlorine. This process is commonly used in water treatment and disinfection to kill pathogens and improve water quality. Chlorinated compounds can also be found in various household products, including bleach and swimming pool treatments. It is important to handle chlorinated substances with care due to their potential health hazards.

Synonyms

chlorine-infused, chlorine-treated, disinfected

Examples of usage

  • The swimming pool water was chlorinated for safety.
  • Chlorinated solvents are used in industrial cleaning.
  • Many drinking water systems chlorinate to eliminate bacteria.

Translations

Translations of the word "chlorinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clorado

🇮🇳 क्लोरीनयुक्त

🇩🇪 chloriert

🇮🇩 klorinasi

🇺🇦 хлорований

🇵🇱 chloryzowany

🇯🇵 塩素化された

🇫🇷 chloré

🇪🇸 clorado

🇹🇷 klorlanmış

🇰🇷 염소 처리된

🇸🇦 مكلور

🇨🇿 chlorovaný

🇸🇰 chlórovaný

🇨🇳 氯化的

🇸🇮 kloriran

🇮🇸 klórun

🇰🇿 хлорланған

🇬🇪 ქლორირებული

🇦🇿 xlorlanmış

🇲🇽 clorado

Word origin

The term 'chlorinated' derives from the element 'chlorine', which comes from the Greek word 'chloros' meaning 'greenish-yellow'. Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who noted its distinctive color. The usage of chlorine in water treatment began in the late 19th century, as scientists and public health officials recognized its effectiveness in killing harmful bacteria and pathogens. Since then, the process of chlorination has been widely adopted in municipal water treatment facilities around the world to ensure safe drinking water. Over the years, the term 'chlorinated' has also been applied to various industrial and consumer products to signify that they have undergone treatment with chlorine, highlighting its importance in sanitation and hygiene practices.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,434, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.