Disinfection by-product
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008169
1. A compound formed by the reaction of a disinfectant such as chlorine with organic material in the water supply.
2. Organic and inorganic compounds that often result from the reaction between a disinfectant and naturally occurring materials in water; chloroform is a commonly found example.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008169 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemical substances |
| Abbreviation | DBP |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; ACE Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"abbreviation": "DBP",
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