English noun: chlorination | |||
1. | chlorination (process) the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical action, chemical change, chemical process | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | prechlorination | ||
2. | chlorination (act) disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disinfection | ||