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How to say: halon
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Halon
Syllables
halon
US accent
/hˈeɪlɑːn/
UK accent
/hˈeɪlɒn/
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Definition
Definition — a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer