noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The compound NHCl₂; part of the chloramine class. uncountable
2. 2
   Any amide in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced with chlorine countable

Etymology

From chlor- + amide.

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