trihalomethane

trihalomethane Definition

tri·halo·meth·ane (trī hal′ə met̸h′ān′)

noun

any of a family of organic chemical compounds, including chloroform, that form as when water supplies are chlorinated

trihalomethane Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

level: Household exposures to drinking water disinfection by-products: whole blood trihalomethane levels.

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