Assertion: chlorine dioxide's chlorine | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: against virtually all microorganisms
type: OTHER
value: against cryptosporidium
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: completely
type: DEGREE
value: for disinfecting
type: PURPOSE
value: in killing bacteria
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: Although chlorine is effective in killing bacteria, it has limited effectiveness against pathogenic protozoa that form cysts in water such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium.
text: In 1835, chlorine was used to remove odours from the water, but it wasn't until 1890 that chlorine was found to be an effective tool for disinfecting; a way to reduce the amount of disease transmitted through water.
text: Neither chlorine (e.g., bleach) nor iodine alone is considered completely effective against Cryptosporidium, although they are partially effective against Giardia.
text: Chlorine, no matter the form, is only as effective as its proper use allows.
text: When used with modern water filtration methods, chlorine is effective against virtually all microorganisms.
text: In order for chlorine to be effective, the treated water must be filtered before treatment to reduce the amount of organic material.