Definition

Not treated with chlorine, often referring to water that does not contain chlorine as a disinfectant.

Example

The unchlorinated water is safe for drinking and swimming.

Conversation

Have you tried swimming in unchlorinated pools before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really nice.

Yeah, they feel so much better on your skin than chlorinated ones.

I should definitely give it a go next summer!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unchlorinated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "chlorinated" (from "chlorine" which comes from Greek "chloros", meaning green, and the suffix "-ate" indicating a chemical process). The word "unchlorinated" means not treated with chlorine, particularly in the context of water or other substances.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'chlorinated', which refers to a process involving chlorine. This helps you remember that 'unchlorinated' means something that has not undergone chlorine treatment.

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