halazone

/hæˈleɪzən/

Definitions

1. noun

A water-dispersible tablet or granule containing chloramine-T, used to disinfect water by releasing a chlorine compound when the water is stirred.

“The hikers used halazone to disinfect the water from the stream before drinking it.”

Synonyms

  • chlorine disinfectant
  • water purification tablets

Antonyms

  • contaminated water
  • undrinkable water