chloramine
/ˈklɔːrəmiːn/
noun
- A chemical compound used to disinfect drinking water and swimming pools, made from chlorine and ammonia.
- Swimmers sometimes notice a strong smell in indoor pools because of chloramine reacting with sweat.
- Unlike chlorine alone, chloramine stays active in water pipes for a longer time.
- Many cities add chloramine to tap water to kill bacteria and keep it safe to drink.
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