halon
IPA: hˈeɪɫɑn
noun
- (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon (more precisely haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens
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Examples of "halon" in Sentences
- Halon is mildly toxic in confined spaces.
- Also, carbon tetrachloride is a type of halon.
- It sounds like a halon is some type of haloalkane.
- When the halon is released and decompressed, it cools the fire.
- Dangerous gases are formed when halon is used to put out fires.
- Miller was injured while depressurizing an unrestrained Halon tank.
- It is not a halon and it would be insane to use it in a fire extinguisher.
- It is a decomposition product of halon compounds used in fire extinguishers.
- As a non chemist coming to this page to read about halon, it's a bit confusing.