Halide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halide is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) Any salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).
More Meanings
- The anionic form of a halogen atom (a group 17 element).
Example Sentences
Iodide is a halide.
sulfur halides such as disulfur dichloride
Word Forms
- halides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include halogen, chalcohalide, hydrohalide, halogenide, monohalide, chloride.
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