dechlorinating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈklɔːrəˌneɪtɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈklɔːrəˌneɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the process of removing chlorine from a substance, often used in water treatment.
Example
The dechlorinating agent improved the quality of the water.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new dechlorinating process they use in water treatment?
Yeah, I read that it makes the water much safer to drink.
It's amazing how dechlorinating can improve taste and quality too.
Definitely! I think more places should adopt that method.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
purifying
cleansing
filtering
Antonyms
contaminating
polluting
tainting
verb
Definition
To remove chlorine from a substance, often used in the context of water treatment to make it safe for use or consumption.
Example
The process of dechlorinating the water is essential before it can be used for irrigation.
Tense Forms
Past: dechlorinated
Past Participle: dechlorinated
Conversation
Have you ever thought about dechlorinating your tap water?
I didn’t know that was a thing! Why would you do it?
Well, it can make the water taste better and be healthier.
Root Explanation
Dechlorinating → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "chlorine" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green, referring to the greenish color of chlorine gas) and the suffix "-ating" (indicating a process). The word "dechlorinating" means the process of removing chlorine from a substance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'green' element ('chlorine') from something — that's what dechlorinating means.
Visually Confused Words
chlorination
perchlorination
declination