French Conversation · Level 103
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French word
chloration
Pronunciation
IPA/klɔʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounchlorination
Example
La chloration réduit les bactéries dans l'eau.
Chlorination reduces bacteria in water.
More examples
La chloration est une méthode pour rendre l'eau potable.
Chlorination is a method for making water drinkable.
Core concept
Chlorine being introduced into a material as a treatment that makes it safer or chemically different.
Similar words
désinfection: The act of killing or neutralizing harmful microorganisms on objects or in places.
désinfectant: A chemical or product used to kill or control harmful microorganisms.
eau de Javel: A household chlorine product used to bleach and disinfect laundry and kitchen surfaces.
Definition in French
Désigne l'opération de chloration, c'est-à-dire l'ajout de chlore pour traiter ou purifier de l'eau ou d'autres substances.
Word origin
The noun chloration derives from chlore with the process suffix -ation; chlore ultimately traces back through Latin chlorum to Greek khlōros.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, a phrase such as mettre du chlore dans l'eau is often more natural than the technical noun chloration.