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Meaning of HALON
Pronunciation:
'heylân
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Definition:
[n]
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been
replaced
by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
See Also:
organic compound
,
pollutant
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