halogenation

hal·o·gen·ate

[hal-uh-juh-neyt, hey-luh-]
verb (used with object), hal·o·gen·at·ed, hal·o·gen·at·ing. Chemistry.
1.
to treat or combine with a halogen.
2.
to introduce a halogen into (an organic compound).

Origin:
1910–15; halogen + -ate1

hal·o·gen·a·tion [hal-uh-je-ney-shuhn, hal-oj-uh-] , noun
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halogenate (ˈhælədʒəˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
chem to treat or combine with a halogen
 
halogen'ation
 
n

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halogenate (ˈhælədʒəˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
chem to treat or combine with a halogen
 
halogen'ation
 
n

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