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Hydrocarbon Formerly Found In Fire Extinguishers Crossword Clue

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• a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

44%7Fire extinguishers
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37%5Found in some fire extinguishers
noun

• a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical

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