Definition of "chlorinated" [chlorinated]

• Simple past tense and past participle of chlorinate. (verb)
• Of water, that has had chlorine added to it to purify it. (adjective)

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• "Those long chain chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides were able to persist for long periods."
• "Swimming in chlorinated pools or even the ocean is acceptable; however, many lakes, streams and ponds can harbor bacteria that may make you extremely ill."
• "'It's one of a group we call chlorinated hydrocarbons."