Associations to the word «Halon»

Wiktionary

HALON, noun. (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens

Dictionary definition

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 A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras