| halon |
| halon | (n) a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer |
| Halones | ‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. |
| Halon { n } [ chem. ] | halon [Add to Longdo] |
| Halonanlage { f } | halon system [Add to Longdo] |
| Halonlöschung { f } | halon extinguishing system [Add to Longdo] |