chloramine

Noun

Meaning

any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds

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And again, never take probiotics with tap water — the chlorine or chloramine (chlorine + ammonia) used to disinfect public water supply/tap water destroys the probiotics already in your gut, as well as the probiotics you are taking in capsule form. Source: Internet

After consultation with Louisiana Department of Health engineers, the system says they have have changed the disinfection procedure from chloramine to free chlorine. Source: Internet

Be sure to add a chemical conditioner to your tap water to remove chlorine and chloramine, which are added to municipal water supplies to kill potential pathogens. Source: Internet

Mitchell said her decision to run is not just because of the chloramine issue. Source: Internet

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