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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The unstable compound NHCl₂; dichloramine uncountable
2. 2
   Any imide in which a hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen atom has been replaced by chlorine countable

Etymology

From chlor- + imide.

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