Associations to the word «Halon»
Noun
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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 (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens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 A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.