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halogenation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: dehalogenation

History

Etymology

By surface analysis, halogenate + -ion, or, by surface analysis, halogen + -ation.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: halogenació — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • Czech: halogenace — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • French: halogénation — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • German: Halogenierung — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • Italian: alogenazione — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • Portuguese: halogenação — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • Spanish: halogenación — the reaction of a halogen with something
  • Swedish: halogenering — the reaction of a halogen with something