Definition

The process of removing chlorine from a substance, especially water that has been treated with chlorine.

Example

Dechlorination is essential for making chlorinated water safe for drinking.

Conversation

Have you heard about the process of dechlorination in water treatment?

Yeah, it’s important for making sure the water is safe to drink.

I read that dechlorination removes chlorine from chlorinated water.

Exactly! It helps eliminate any bad taste or smell.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dechlorination → 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 "-ation" (meaning the process of). The word describes the process of removing chlorine from a substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'green' element ('chlorine') in a process ('-ation') — that's what dechlorination means.

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