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Noun: halogen  ha-lu-jun
  1. Any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions

Derived forms: halogens

Type of: group, grouping

Encyclopedia: Halogen

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