Definitions for halogenoushæˈlɒdʒ ə nəs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hal•o•genˈhæl ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn, ˈheɪ lə-(n.)
any of the electronegative elements, fluorine, chlorine, iodine, bromine, and astatine, that form binary salts by direct union with metals.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of halogen:
1835–45
ha•log•e•noushæˈlɒdʒ ə nəs(adj.)
Wiktionary
halogenous(Adjective)
describes a compound containing a halogen as part of the molecule.
Webster Dictionary
Halogenous(adj)
of the nature of a halogen
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