chloramine

/ˈklɔrəmin/
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Definitions of chloramine
  1. noun
    any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds
    synonyms: chloramine-T
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    type of:
    antiseptic
    a substance that destroys microorganisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
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