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chlorinated /chlo·ri·nat·ed/ (klor´ĭ-nāt″ed) treated or charged with chlorine. chlorinated [klôr′ənā′tid] Etymology: Gk, chloros, greenish pertaining to material that contains or has been treated with chlorine. chlorinated charged with chlorine. chlorinated acids some, e.g. trichlorbenzoic acid, sodium chloroacetate, sodium trichloroacetate, are used as weedkillers and are relatively harmless as far as animals are concerned. chlorinated hydrocarbons chlorinated lime bleaching powder. chlorinated naphthalene chlorinated phenols see biphenyl. Patient discussion about chlorinated lime. Q. Are throat nodulars caused by second hand smoke, allergy drip, and reflux. Also can chlorine and rust in water A. Throat nodules, or also known as - vocal cord nodules, are usually caused by maximum contact between the two vocal cords. The cause of these formations are usually strenuous or abusive voice practices such as yelling and coughing. Persons who are often susceptible are those who use their voice constantly in a loud environment. Examples include teachers, cheerleaders, politicians, actors, musicians and singers. I am not sure I understand the question about chlorine and rust in water, I don't think these factors have a connection to vocal cord nodules. Other throat nodules can be cause by smoking (not as much in second hand smoke), alcohol or chewed tobbacco use. Read more or ask a question about chlorinated limeHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He ordered students to wash their hands with chlorinated lime before examining patients; as a result, the maternal death rate was reduced from 12% to 1% in 2 years. |
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