Definition

To remove chlorine from a substance or solution.

Example

The water treatment facility works to dechlorinate the water before it is released into the river.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to dechlorinate your tap water?

Not really, but I know it’s important for taste and health.

Yeah, I read that it can really improve the flavor of drinks.

Definitely! I should look into ways to dechlorinate it at home.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dechlorinate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "chlorinate" (from "chlorine" which comes from Greek "chloros", meaning green). The word means to remove chlorine from a substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'green' element ('chloros') from something — that's what dechlorinate means.

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