Definition of Halon

1. 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 A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.

Generic synonyms: Organic Compound, Pollutant

Definition of Halon

1. a compound of carbon and bromine [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Halon

halogens
halogen acne
Halogeton
halogeton
halogetons
Halogeton glomeratus
Halogeton souda
haloid
haloid
haloids
haloing
halolike
halomancy
halometer
halomorphic
halon (current term)
halones
halons
haloperidol
haloperidol
haloperidols
haloperidol reductase
halophil
halophil
halophile
halophile
halophiles
halophilic
halophilic
halophyte

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