bromodichloromethane
bromodichloromethane noun: 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.
Noun
bromodichloromethane (usually uncountable, plural bromodichloromethanes, abbreviation BDCM)
- 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.
Forms of bromodichloromethane
| plural | bromodichloromethanes |
|---|---|
| abbreviation | BDCM |
Origin of bromodichloromethane
From bromo- + dichloro + methane.
Questions about bromodichloromethane
- What does bromodichloromethane mean?
- Bromodichloromethane means 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.
- What part of speech is bromodichloromethane?
- Bromodichloromethane is a noun.
- What is the plural of bromodichloromethane?
- The plural of bromodichloromethane is bromodichloromethanes.
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