chloramine

noun

chlo·​ra·​mine ˈklȯr-ə-ˌmēn 

: any of various compounds containing nitrogen and chlorine

Examples of chloramine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

High Levels of Ammonia When the water has a high enough level of ammonia, the ammonia may react with low levels of chlorine to form a compound known as chloramine. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024

Other possible chemicals added to municipal water include chloramine and fluoride. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

Other chemicals like fluoride and chloramine are harder to remove. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

Learn about chlorine, chloramine, and other potential issues here. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chloramine

noun

chlo·​ra·​mine ˈklōr-ə-ˌmēn, ˈklȯr- 

1

: any of three compounds formed by the reaction of dilute hypochlorous acid with ammonia

especially : a colorless oily bactericidal compound NH₂Cl having an ammoniacal odor

2

: any of various organic compounds containing nitrogen and chlorine especially when the chlorine is attached to the nitrogen atom (as in the groups −NHCl and −NCl₂)

especially : chloramine-t