chloramine

/ˈklɔːrəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a water disinfectant, typically a mixture of chlorine and ammonia, used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms in water supplies.

“The city’s water treatment plant uses chloramine to purify the drinking water.”

Synonyms

  • chlorinator
  • disinfectant

Antonyms

  • dechlorinator