halon
nounUK /ˈheɪ̯.lɒn/ · US /ˈheɪ̯.lɔn/
Etymology Blend of halogen + carbon.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A hydrocarbon (more precisely, a haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens.
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