halon
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halon 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been
replaced
by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
halon Synonyms
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