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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hydrocarbon (more precisely, a haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens.

   "The Renew is also free of polyvinyl chloride, asbestos, chlorofluorocarbons and halons."

2. 2
   a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

haloalkane

Example

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"The Renew is also free of polyvinyl chloride, asbestos, chlorofluorocarbons and halons."

Etymology

Blend of halogen + carbon.

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