halid

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halide or halid (ˈhælaɪd, ˈhælɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a binary compound containing a halogen atom or ion in combination with a more electropositive element
2.  any organic compound containing halogen atoms in its molecules
 
halid or halid
 
n

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