TRIHALOMETHANE


Meaning of TRIHALOMETHANE in English

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )tr ī - ˌ ha-l ə - ' me- ˌ th ā n, Brit usu - ' m ē -

Function: noun

Date: 1968

: any of various derivatives CHX 3 of methane (as chloroform) that have three halogen atoms per molecule and are formed especially during the chlorination of drinking water

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