研究人员在经过氯胺酮处理的美国饮用水中发现了新的潜在有害化合物。 Researchers find new potentially harmful compound in U.S. drinking water treated with chloramines.

研究人员在经过氯胺酮处理的美国饮用水中发现了一种新的化学化合物 -- -- 氯硝基亚胺阴离子。 Researchers have identified a new chemical compound, chloronitramide anion, in U.S. drinking water treated with chloramines. 这种化合物是氯胺酮分解的副产品,可能会使数百万美国人面临未知的健康风险。 This compound, a byproduct of chloramine decomposition, could expose millions of Americans to unknown health risks. 氯胺酮被用于对饮用水进行消毒,但氯硝酸酐阴离子的毒性尚不得而知,促使环保局进行进一步研究和评价。 Chloramines are used to disinfect drinking water, but the toxicity of chloronitramide anion is not yet known, prompting further research and evaluation by the EPA.