chlorinated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈklɔːrɪneɪtɪd//
KK: /ˈklɔrɪˌneɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing water that has had chlorine added to it for the purpose of cleaning or disinfecting.
Example
The swimming pool is filled with chlorinated water to keep it safe for swimmers.
Conversation
Did you notice the pool water is really chlorinated this time?
Yeah, it definitely smells stronger than usual.
I wonder if they added more chlorine to keep it clean.
Probably! It's important for keeping the water safe to swim in.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
treated
purified
cleaned
Antonyms
contaminated
polluted
unclean
verb
Definition
To treat something with chlorine, usually to purify or disinfect it, especially water.
Example
The swimming pool was chlorinated to keep the water clean and safe for swimmers.
Tense Forms
Past: chlorinated
Past Participle: chlorinated
Conversation
Did you know they chlorinated the pool last week?
Oh really? I hope that means it's safe to swim now.
Yeah, I heard it was a bit cloudy before they chlorinated it.
Root Explanation
Chlorinated → It is formed from "chlorine" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green) and "-ate" (a suffix used in chemistry to indicate a compound containing a specified element). The word "chlorinated" refers to a substance that has been treated or combined with chlorine, often to disinfect or purify.
Memory Tip
Think of 'chlorine' as the green element used for cleaning, and '-ate' indicates that something has been treated with it. This helps you remember that 'chlorinated' means something that has been treated with chlorine.
Visually Confused Words
monochlorinated
crinated
perchlorinate
overchlorinate
floriated
cortinate
coronated
cornuated