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chlorination [‚klȯr·ə′nā·shən] (chemistry) Introduction of chlorine into a compound. Also known as chloridization. Water sterilization by chlorine gas. (textiles) A process in which wool is treated with a solution of hypochlorite and an acid or similar mixture to reduce the tendency of the fiber to shrink by matting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Right now, ready-to-eat products, such as spinach and lettuce, are rinsed with chlorinated water to kill any bacteria on their surface. Both the backboard and base are molded of polyethylene and resist chlorinated water, sunlight and inclement weather. Chlorinated water and the particles from the filter are sent to a settling pond, where the sediment collects in the bottom and the water is recycled. |
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