halazone

halazone
A chloramine used for the sterilization of drinking water.

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hal·a·zone 'hal-ə-.zōn n a white crystalline powdery acid C7H5Cl2NO4S used as a disinfectant for drinking water

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hal·a·zone (halґə-zōn) [USP] a white, crystalline powder, C7H5Cl2NO4S, having a chlorine-like odor; used as a disinfectant for water supplies.

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