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(organic chemistry) Any of many halogenated derivatives of methane containing three (not always the same) halogen atoms; many are environmental pollutants.
Use trihalomethane when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Trihalomethane means (organic chemistry) Any of many halogenated derivatives of methane containing three (not always the same) halogen atoms; many are environmental pollutants.
Common synonyms include THM.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use trihalomethane where its definition matches the intended context.
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