bromodichloromethane
A chemical that forms when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with natural…A chemical that forms when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with natural organic matter. It is found in small amounts in treated drinking water and can be harmful in high or long-term exposure.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A chemical that forms when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with natural organic matter. It is found in small amounts in treated drinking water and can be harmful in high or long-term exposure.
Origin
From bromo- + dichloro + methane.From bromo- + dichloro + methane.
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Forms
plural: bromodichloromethanesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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