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halon

ha·lon

UK/ˈheɪ̯.lɒn/ US/ˈheɪ̯.lɔːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

Origin

Blend of halogen + carbon.

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