chlorinate
verb
chlo·ri·nate
ˈklȯr-ə-ˌnāt 
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
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Contact a pro to find the source of the contamination, fix the leak, and shock chlorinate the well system to get rid of any remaining bacteria.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
The deluge system, like a giant upside-down shower nozzle, sprays more than 100,000 gallons of chlorinated, fresh water skyward during launches and tests.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Since mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, residents should eliminate sources of standing water, frequently replace water in bird baths and pet water bowls, ensure swimming pools are clean and chlorinated, and overturn plastic wading pools when not in use, officials say.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024
The city does not chlorinate its water supply because Minnesota systems that draw water from groundwater sources are not required to add disinfectant.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
The deluge system, like a giant upside-down shower nozzle, sprays more than 100,000 gallons of chlorinated, fresh water skyward during launches and tests.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Since mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, residents should eliminate sources of standing water, frequently replace water in bird baths and pet water bowls, ensure swimming pools are clean and chlorinated, and overturn plastic wading pools when not in use, officials say.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024
The city does not chlorinate its water supply because Minnesota systems that draw water from groundwater sources are not required to add disinfectant.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024
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chlorinate
verb
chlo·ri·nate
ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt
ˈklȯr-
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
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chlorinate
transitive verb
chlo·ri·nate
ˈklōr-ə-ˌnāt, ˈklȯr-
chlorinated; chlorinating
: to treat or cause to combine with chlorine or a chlorine compound
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