Chloramine (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hospital used chloramine as a disinfectant to clean wounds and prevent infection.
- Chloramine is often applied topically to reduce the risk of sepsis in burn patients.
- Due to its antibacterial properties, chloramine is commonly used in wound care products.
- The medical team applied a chloramine solution to the patient's wound to promote healing.
- Chloramine has been used for decades as an effective antiseptic in the treatment of open wounds.