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English noun: halon

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 halon (substance) a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer


Broader (hypernym)organic compound, pollutant









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