noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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   Any alkane in which one or more hydrogen atoms has been replaced by that of a halogen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

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alkyl halidealkyl halide substratecfchalogenated alkane precursor

Antonyms

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unhalogenated alkaneunhalogenated hydrocarbon

Etymology

From halo- + alkane.