Chlorinate (verb)

1. To treat (water or another liquid) with chlorine in order to kill harmful microorganisms.
2. To add chlorine to (something), typically in order to disinfect it.

Origin:

The word "chlorinate" is derived from the element chlorine and the suffix -ate. it is first recorded in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The water in the swimming pool is chlorinated to kill bacteria.
2. It's important to chlorinate the water supply to prevent the spread of disease.
3. The city is chlorinating the water supply to kill off any harmful microorganisms.
4. The process of chlorinating the water is done to ensure it is safe to drink.
5. Chlorinating the water supply is a common practice to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.