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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   any compound formally derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing at least one hydrogen atom with a halogen, but especially by replacing all hydrogen atoms with halogen(s)
2. 2
   one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogens wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

halohydrocarbon

Etymology

From halo- + carbon.

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