Definition of chloramine in English:
chloramine
noun ˈklɔːrəmiːnˈklôrəˌmēn
Chemistry Any of a group of antiseptics and disinfectants which are sulphonamide derivatives containing chlorine bonded to nitrogen.
compounds such as chloramines
mass noun chloramine is sometimes found in tap water
Example sentencesExamples
- Many municipal water companies add chloramine (a combination of these chemicals), which is very toxic to fish.
- Find out from your water supply co if both chlorine and chloramines are added.
- This nascent bleach can also react with primary or secondary amines to form longer lasting, antimicrobial chloramines.
- In Washington, the chloramines also caused lead to leach out of service lines, water meters, plumbing with lead solder and brass faucets that contain lead.
- Before you add fish, test city water for chlorine dioxide and chloramine, both of which can be treated with chemicals purchased at a nursery or pet shop.