Haloalkane

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any alkane in which one or more hydrogen atoms has been replaced by that of a halogen
  2. 2
    organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
alkyl halidealkyl halidehalogenoalkanehalon

Etymology

From halo- + alkane.

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