Noun: halon 'hey,lón
- A compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer
"Halon fire extinguishers are still used in some specialized applications"
Derived forms: halons
Type of: organic compound, pollutant, pollution
Encyclopedia: Halon