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Halon   /hˈeɪlˌɑn/   Listen
Halon

noun
1.
A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.






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