Word "HALON" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

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Chemical once used in fire extinguishers The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 09 Apr 2025
Unreactive gaseous compound of carbon with bromine, iodine etc; formerly common in fire extinguishers but now known to deplete atmospheric ozone (5)
Compound where hydrogen has been replaced by bromine, e.g. The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 30 Oct 2024
Ozone-depleting substance once used in extinguishers The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 12 Aug 2024
Fire-extinguishing agent (5)
Substance formerly used to extinguish fires involving electronic equipment The Times Specialist Sunday 14 Jan 2024
Ozone-unfriendly compound
A gas compound noted for its lack of reactivity The Times Specialist Sunday 03 Sep 2023
Fire-suppressing gas LA Times Daily 14 Jul 2019
Fire-suppressing gas The Washington Post 14 Jul 2019
Light ring on side of can releasing extinguisher's content?
Fire-suppressing gas
Nimbus, northern, threat to ozone layer?
Fire-suppressing compound New York Times 14 Jan 2016
Fire-suppressing compound
Fire extinguishing gas
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