halon meaning

UK US /ˈheɪlɑn/ 2 syllables

halon (noun): a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.

Definition of halon

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 a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

    Type of: organic compound, pollutant

How to pronounce halon

halon is pronounced /ˈheɪlɑn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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