A compound formed by the reaction of chlorine with ammonia or an amine (RNH₂), including monochloramine and dichloramine, used in water disinfection.
From chloro- (chlorine) + amine (organic nitrogen compound from ammonia), describing products of their chemical reaction.
Chloroamines are the unsung heroes of drinking water—they're what many municipalities use to disinfect water after the initial chlorination, and they're so effective that they can keep water safe even as it travels through pipes to your home.
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