Definition

A type of chemical compound that includes both nitrogen and chlorine, often used in various industrial applications.

Example

Chloramine is commonly used as a disinfectant in water treatment processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chloramine?

Yeah, I learned about it in chemistry class!

I find it fascinating how it's used to make hydrazine.

It is interesting, but I heard it can be quite unstable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chloramine → It is formed from "chlor-" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green) and "amine" (from Latin "ammonium", meaning nitrogen compound). The word refers to a nitrogen compound that contains chlorine, often used in water treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chlor-' meaning green, which relates to chlorine, and 'amine' referring to a nitrogen compound. This helps you remember that chloramine is a compound involving chlorine.

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