Halogenation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halogenation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.
Meaning
(chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.
Word Forms
- halogenations
Antonyms for halogenation
Common opposites include dehalogenation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include organohalogen, transhalogenation, halocarbon, hydrohalogenation, organohalide, dehydrohalogenation.
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