dechlorination

noun — 2 senses

dechlorination

noun

UK /diːklɔːɹɪˈneɪʃən/

Etymology From de- + chlorination.

1

The removal of chlorine from water that has been chlorinated

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any reaction in which chlorine atoms are removed from a molecule

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