chloramine
IPA: kɫˈɔrʌmin
noun
- (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
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Examples of "chloramine" in Sentences
- Both chlorine gas and chloramine gas are toxic.
- The chlorine and ammonia react to form chloramine.
- There are many similarities between chlorine and chloramine.
- This water is treated with chloramine and ozone to purify it.
- This method relies on the reaction of chloramine with ammonia.
- It can't be that troublesome to measure the pka of a chloramine.
- The use of chloramine is becoming more common as a disinfectant.
- Disinfection with chloramine is also becoming increasingly common.
- Sterilisation with chloramine is also becoming increasingly common.
- Chloramine disinfection is sometimes used in large distribution systems.
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