Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chlorination

2 senses of chlorination

Sense 1
chlorination -- (the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds)
       => chemical process, chemical change, chemical action -- ((chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved)

Sense 2
chlorination -- (disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound)
       => disinfection -- (treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms)