halon

/ˌheɪˈlɑn/
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Other forms: halons

Definitions of halon
  1. noun
    a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer
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    type of:
    organic compound
    any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
    pollutant
    waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
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