English Explanatory Dictionary

halogenate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

halogenate halogenates halogenating halogenated

Etymology

From halogen + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

fluorinate chlorinate brominate iodinate

Derived words

dehalogenate halogenation
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