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Meaning of "trihalomethane" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIHALOMETHANE

trihalomethane  [traɪˌheɪləʊˈmiːθeɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIHALOMETHANE

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Trihalomethane is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TRIHALOMETHANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Trihalomethane

Trihalomethanes are chemical compounds in which three of the four hydrogen atoms of methane are replaced by halogen atoms. Many trihalomethanes find uses in industry as solvents or refrigerants. THMs are also environmental pollutants, and many are considered carcinogenic. Trihalomethanes with all the same halogen atoms are called haloforms.

Definition of trihalomethane in the English dictionary

The definition of trihalomethane in the dictionary is a type of chemical compound in which three of the hydrogen atoms in a methane molecule have been replaced by halogen atoms, esp by chlorine in drinking water. Trihalomethanes are thought to be carcinogenic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIHALOMETHANE


chloromethane
ˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
diazomethane
daɪˌeɪzəʊˈmiːθeɪn
dichlorodifluoromethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊdaɪˌflʊərəʊˈmiːθeɪn
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊdaɪˌfiːnaɪltraɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn
dichloromethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
ethane
ˈiːθeɪn
ethoxyethane
ɛˌθɒksɪˈiːθeɪn
hexachlorethane
ˌhɛksəklɔːrˈiːθeɪn
methane
ˈmiːθeɪn
nitromethane
ˌnaɪtrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
polyurethane
ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərəˌθeɪn
sulfonmethane
ˌsʌlfɒnˈmiːθeɪn
sulphonmethane
ˌsʌlfɒnˈmiːθeɪn
tetrachloromethane
ˈtɛtrəklɔːrəʊˌmiːθeɪn
thane
θeɪn
tribromomethane
ˌtraɪbrəʊməʊˈmiːθeɪn
trichloroethane
traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn
trichloromethane
traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
triiodomethane
ˌtraɪaɪˌəʊdəʊˈmiːθeɪn
triphenylmethane
traɪˌfiːnaɪlˈmiːθeɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIHALOMETHANE

trigonometrically
trigonometry
trigonous
trigram
trigrammatic
trigrammic
trigraph
trigraphic
trigynian
trigynous
trihedra
trihedral
trihedron
trihybrid
trihydrate
trihydrated
trihydric
trihydric alcohol
trihydroxy
triiodomethane

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIHALOMETHANE

abthane
allophane
barchane
camphane
Cellophane
cymophane
halothane
hedyphane
hexachloroethane
hexachlorophane
hyalophane
hydrophane
lithophane
Masakhane
Phomvihane
rhodophane
stephane
tryptophane

Synonyms and antonyms of trihalomethane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «trihalomethane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIHALOMETHANE

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The translations of trihalomethane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trihalomethane» in English.

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trihalometanos
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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trihalometanos
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trihalomethane
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trihalométhanes
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Trihalomethane
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Trihalomethan
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Translator English - Japanese

トリハロメタン
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트리 할로 메탄
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Translator English - Javanese

Trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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Translator English - Marathi

तिहेल्लोमेथेन
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Translator English - Turkish

trihalometan
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Translator English - Italian

trihalomethane
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trihalometan
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Translator English - Ukrainian

trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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τριαλογονομεθάνιο
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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trihalomethane
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Trends of use of trihalomethane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIHALOMETHANE»

The term «trihalomethane» is normally little used and occupies the 139.182 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIHALOMETHANE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trihalomethane

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIHALOMETHANE»

Discover the use of trihalomethane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to trihalomethane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dissolved Organic Carbon Concentrations and Compositions, ...
Dissolved Organic Carbon Concentrations and Compositions, and Trihalomethane Formation Potentials in Waters from Agricultural Peat Soils, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California: Implications for Drinking-Water Quality By Roger Fujii, ...
‎1998
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Complying with trihalomethane reduction requirements in ...
Eight case studies from around the United States involving the reduction of trihalomethane in water treatment facilities.
Philip C. Singer, 1989
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
8.3.2 In those laboratories analyzing less than 10 samples daily, each time the analysis is performed, analyze at least one laboratory generated spike sample which closely duplicates the average finished drinking water in trihalomethane ...
‎1991
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Membrane-based Methods for Monitoring of Trihalomethane ...
Water chlorination has proven to be a successful disinfection process; however, disinfection using chlorine generates disinfection by-products, such as the trihalomethanes.
Michael Andrew Brown, 2008
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Modeling Trihalomethane Formation in Drinking Water with ...
The parameters affecting formation of THMs and BDCM were identified through multivariate statistical analysis of the Ontario Drinking Water Surveillance Program database and by reviewing publications.
Md. Shakhawat Hossain Chowdhury, 2009
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The Water Dictionary: A Comprehensive Reference of Water ...
See also disinfection by-product; halo- acetic acid. trihalomethane (THM) (CHX3) Any of numerous organic compounds named as derivatives of methane (CH4) in which three halogen atoms (chlorine, bromine, iodine, singly or in combination) ...
Nancy E. McTigue, James M. Symons, 2010
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Halogenated Hydrocarbons—Advances in Research and ...
Also encompassed within this invention is a drinking water analytical instrument comprising a capillary membrane sampling device for a drinking water stream trihalomethane separation process, wherein said device is attached to a multi- port ...
‎2013
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Trihalomethane Formation Potential in Two Kentucky Reservoirs
Water treatment facilities strive to provide potable drinking water to the community which they service.
Richard Scott Pirkle, 2007
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Water Chlorination: Chemistry, Environmental Impact and ...
Trihalomethane. Formation. Potential. and. Organic. Content: A. New. Analytical. Approach. A. Bruchet, C. Anselme, J. P. Duguet, and J. Mallevialle INTRODUCTION The work of Rook in 19741 revealed the presence of trihalomethanes ...
Jolley, 1990
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Regulating Drinking Water Quality
See Trihalomethane formation potential Threshold exposure levels. 6. 266-267, 268-269 Threshold limit value (TLV), 207 TLV. See Threshold limit value TOC. See Total organic carbon Total bacterial count, 169 Total coliforms, 147, 167.
Charles E. Gilbert, Edward J. Calabrese, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIHALOMETHANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trihalomethane is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Evidence: Wind Farms Contaminating Water Supply in Scotland
In addition, readings of the chemical trihalomethane (THM), linked to various cancers, still births and miscarriages, were way beyond safe limits. Scottish Power ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
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SLO water exceeds chemical compound limit
Trihalomethanes often form when chlorine is used to disinfect drinking water. The city treats its drinking water with chlorine, according to annual water quality ... «Cal Coast News, Jul 15»
3
Tests find elevated levels of water disinfection byproduct
Mike Lane, the school's director of Environment, Health and Safety, tells The Flint Journal (http://bit.ly/1SPPjue ) five of 19 buildings showed trihalomethane ... «The Elkhart Truth, Jun 15»
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Parker Hannifin Introduces The On-Line THM Analyzer
An EPA-regulated disinfection by-product, trihalomethanes, or THMs, are ... “The ability to obtain trihalomethane data quickly and reliably provides the water ... «Water Online, Jun 15»
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Concerns with water in Menominee
The supply tested high for Trihalomethane, a disinfection by-product. ... The high Trihalomethane reading happened in October and was likely caused by above ... «UPMatters.com, Apr 15»
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Residents in Menominee, Michigan are Questioning the Safety of …
The supply tested high for trihalomethane, a disinfection by-product. ... The high trihalomethane reading happened in October and was likely caused by above ... «WeAreGreenBay.com, Apr 15»
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12 critical facts about TTHM, the stubborn Flint water contaminant
FLINT, MI -- The city says recent testing shows the level of total trihalomethanes (TTHM) is under control in the city's drinking water, but it remains in violation of ... «MLive.com, Feb 15»
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Small Mon Valley water authority cited
It's working with Tri-County to develop a plan for corrective action to prevent trihalomethanes from forming in its water. Poister said the agency is trying to be ... «Tribune-Review, Jan 15»
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Flint addressing byproduct in drinking water
The city notified water customers last week that Flint is in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act because of 2014 trihalomethane levels, The Flint Journal ... «The Detroit News, Jan 15»
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Doctor claims Scotland's biggest windfarm has contaminated public …
Test results obtained by Rachel Connor over a four-year period showed high levels of potentially cancer-causing chemical trihalomethane (THM). At one point ... «Scottish Daily Record, Dec 14»

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