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noun • a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer | ||||||||
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verb • To introduce fluorine into a compound. adjective • Treated or reacted with fluorine or hydrofluoric acid. • Formally derived from another compound by the replacement of one or more atoms of hydrogen with fluorine. | ||||||||
Fire Extinguishing Agent Crossword Clue
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HALON which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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Updated: February 3, 2024
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