chloramine

IPA: kɫˈɔrʌmin

(chemistry) any of a class of unstable compounds of nitrogen and chlorine R₁R₂NCl; also the parent compound NH₂Cl, used to manufacture hydrazine, and as the antiseptic chloramine-T

Examples of "chloramine" in Sentences

This combination results in an irritating fume called chloramine gas.
Exposure to chloramine causes irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and airways.
Chlorine gas, however, causes more severe and long-lasting effects than chloramine.
These symptoms may develop after only a few whiffs of chloramine and may last up to 24 hours.
Inhalation of these substances may produce symptoms similar to those caused by chloramine and chlorine gases.
This combination produces chlorine gaswhich, like chloramine gas, causes irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
The new CDC report found that elevated lead levels in children peaked in 2003, a year when chloramine was the only disinfectant used.
Many people are aware that bleach can be very dangerous when it is combined with ammonia, as these two can react to form toxic chloramine gas, which can be fatal.
In addition, UV reduces chlorine by-products such as chloramine, which often causes eye irritation, strong odor, and equipment and building deterioration in untreated pools.