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Noun: halon  'hey,lón
  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 A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

Derived forms: halons

Type of: organic compound, pollutant, pollution

Encyclopedia: Halon

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