Chlored

/ˈklɔːrd/ adjective

Definition

Treated with or containing chlorine; having undergone chlorination.

Etymology

From chlore or chlorine + -ed suffix. Formed as an adjective to describe something that has been treated with chlorine, common in chemistry and water treatment contexts.

Kelly Says

When you drink tap water, it's almost certainly 'chlored'—municipal water systems add chlorine to kill harmful bacteria, making it one of the most widespread chemical treatments in modern life.

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