haloacetic acid en · NOUN
Etymology
From halo- + acetic acid.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any carboxylic acid in which a halogen atom takes the place of a hydrogen atom in acetic acid; a common undesirable by-product of the chlorination of drinking water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haloacetic acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |