HALON

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(noun) a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

halon (plural halons)

(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens

Anagrams

• Lohan

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