halocarbon

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Synonyms: halocarbons

Antonyms: halocarbons

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} any compound formally derived from a [[hydrocarbon]] by replacing at least one [[hydrogen]] atom with a [[halogen]], but especially by replacing all hydrogen atoms with halogen(s)

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