HeyRuaHow to say “chloramine” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóraimín
- English:
- chloramine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ruh-meen” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəmʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clóraimín, an chlóraimín (e.g. leibhéal an chlóraimín, the level of chloramine)
What does “clóraimín” mean?
- chloramine
- A chemical compound of chlorine and ammonia, used especially to disinfect drinking water.Also: chloramines, water disinfectant.
“Clóraimín” with the article
Here is clóraimín after the article (an t-alt).
an clóraimín
the chloramine
No change after an
“Clóraimín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóraimín, the Irish word for chloramine.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach é clóraimín.
Chloramine is a chemical compound.
Úsáidtear clóraimín chun uisce óil a dhíghalrú.
Chloramine is used to disinfect drinking water.
Tá an clóraimín níos cobhsaí ná clóirín.
Chloramine is more stable than chlorine.
Thomhais an t-eolaí leibhéal an chlóraimín san uisce.
The scientist measured the chloramine level in the water.
Bíonn boladh láidir ar chlóraimín i linn snámha.
Chloramine has a strong smell in a swimming pool.
Cuirtear clóraimín leis an soláthar uisce sa chathair.
Chloramine is added to the water supply in the city.
Is féidir le clóraimín dochar a dhéanamh d'éisc.
Chloramine can harm fish.
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Chloramine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chloramine?
The Irish for chloramine is clóraimín (pronounced “KLOH-ruh-meen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clóraimín in Irish?
Clóraimín is said like “KLOH-ruh-meen” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəmʲiːnʲ/).
Does clóraimín have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóraimín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóraimín change to chlóraimín or gclóraimín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóraimín becomes mo chlóraimín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóraimín (eclipsis).
Is clóraimín the same as clóirín?
No. Clóirín is the element chlorine, while clóraimín is a compound of chlorine and ammonia used in water treatment.
