Associations to the word «Halon»
Noun
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Wiktionary
HALON, noun. (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens
Dictionary definition
HALON, noun. A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.
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