How Do You Spell CHLORINATE?

Pronunciation: [klˈɔːɹɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "chlorinate" is spelled as /ˈklɔːrəneɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "chlor-" is pronounced with a long "o" sound (/klɔːr/), followed by a short "a" in the second syllable (/ə/). The third syllable "i" is pronounced with a short "i" sound (/ɪ/), and the fourth syllable "nate" has a long "a" sound (/neɪt/). Together, this word represents the process of adding chlorine to a substance, such as water, to disinfect it.

CHLORINATE Meaning and Definition

1. Chlorinate is a verb that refers to the process of treating or disinfecting water or other substances by adding chlorine or chlorine-based compounds. Chlorination is a common method used to purify drinking water and swimming pools to kill or deactivate bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms present in the water.

   When water is chlorinated, chlorine is introduced into the water supply in controlled amounts to eliminate or reduce the risk of waterborne diseases. This process involves the addition of chlorine gas, liquid chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite), or solid chlorine-based compounds (such as calcium hypochlorite) to the water. Chlorine acts as a powerful disinfectant by oxidizing and destroying harmful pathogens that may be present.

   Chlorination is an essential step in water treatment systems, ensuring that the water supplied for consumption or recreational purposes meets the necessary health and safety standards. It is widely recognized as an effective and economical way to prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses, ensuring the safety of individuals who consume or come into contact with chlorinated water.

   It is important to carefully regulate the chlorine levels during chlorination, as excessive amounts can have adverse effects on human health and the environment. Therefore, maintaining the appropriate chlorine concentration is crucial to strike a balance between effective disinfection and avoiding any negative impacts.

Common Misspellings for CHLORINATE

• cholorinated
• clorinate
• chlorinat
• chloriante
• chlorinatte
• cloridate
• chlridate
• chlorinaty
• Chelodinae
• chlorinety
• chlorinatty
• chloranite
• Choiinate
• Chlororate
• Chloridote

Etymology of CHLORINATE

The word "chlorinate" is derived from the combining form "chlorine" and the suffix "-ate".

The term "chlorine" originates from the Greek word "khlōros", meaning "pale green" or "yellow-green". This term was used to describe the color of chlorine gas, which was first isolated by the chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in the late 18th century.

The suffix "-ate" is commonly used in chemistry to indicate the presence of an anion, or a negatively charged ion. In this case, the "-ate" suffix suggests the presence of the chlorine ion, which is involved in the process of chlorination. Thus, the word "chlorinate" implies the addition of chlorine or a chlorinating agent to a substance.

Similar spelling words for CHLORINATE

• chlorination,
• chloranthus,
• chlorine,
• calorimeter,
• chlorinity,
• colorimeter,
• chloramine,
• chloramine-t.

Conjugate verb Chlorinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chlorinated

you would have chlorinated

he/she/it would have chlorinated

we would have chlorinated

they would have chlorinated

I would have chlorinate

you would have chlorinate

he/she/it would have chlorinate

we would have chlorinate

they would have chlorinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chlorinating

you would have been chlorinating

he/she/it would have been chlorinating

we would have been chlorinating

they would have been chlorinating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chlorinate

you would chlorinate

he/she/it would chlorinate

we would chlorinate

they would chlorinate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chlorinating

you would be chlorinating

he/she/it would be chlorinating

we would be chlorinating

they would be chlorinating

FUTURE

I will chlorinate

you will chlorinate

he/she/it will chlorinate

we will chlorinate

they will chlorinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chlorinating

you will be chlorinating

he/she/it will be chlorinating

we will be chlorinating

they will be chlorinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chlorinated

you will have chlorinated

he/she/it will have chlorinated

we will have chlorinated

they will have chlorinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chlorinating

you will have been chlorinating

he/she/it will have been chlorinating

we will have been chlorinating

they will have been chlorinating

IMPERATIVE

you chlorinate

we let´s chlorinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chlorinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chlorinating

you were chlorinating

he/she/it was chlorinating

we were chlorinating

they were chlorinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

chlorinated

PAST PERFECT

I had chlorinated

you had chlorinated

he/she/it had chlorinated

we had chlorinated

they had chlorinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chlorinating

you had been chlorinating

he/she/it had been chlorinating

we had been chlorinating

they had been chlorinating

PRESENT

I chlorinate

you chlorinate

he/she/it chlorinates

we chlorinate

they chlorinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chlorinating

you are chlorinating

he/she/it is chlorinating

we are chlorinating

they are chlorinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chlorinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chlorinated

you have chlorinated

he/she/it has chlorinated

we have chlorinated

they have chlorinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chlorinating

you have been chlorinating

he/she/it has been chlorinating

we have been chlorinating

they have been chlorinating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chlorinate

SIMPLE PAST

I chlorinated

you chlorinated

he/she/it chlorinated

we chlorinated

they chlorinated