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HALOGEN Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word halogen. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word halogen. (close relations)
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astatine
nounn
noun

• a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium

bromine
nounn
noun

• a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water

chlorine
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)

fluorine
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noun

• a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite

iodine
nounn
noun

• a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

• a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

Best Hypernyms For HALOGEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for halogen, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ASTATINE

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