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What is the noun for halogen?

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halogenation
  1. (chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.
  2. Examples:
    1. “To check for artifactual halogenation of proteins, each batch of samples subjected to hydrolysis contained an additional sample of albumin.”
      “The nonhalogenated squaraine 3 was inactive, indicating that halogenation of the squaraines is essential for the generation of SSB under cell-free conditions.”
      “The primary chemical reactions of methane are combustion, steam reforming to syngas, and halogenation.”
halogen
  1. (chemistry) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “I hop up to adjust the dimmer on the halogen lights, partly so we can absorb the honey glow and partly because of the novelty.”
      “The decor was subtly neutral, with tiny halogen spotlights on a dimmer switch to suit your mood.”
      “Despite the low ceilings, it's very airy and floods with light from halogen downlighters.”
halogenoderma
  1. A skin eruption resulting from exposure to halogen-containing drugs or substances.
halogenase
  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes a halogenation reaction
halogenodermas
  1. plural of halogenoderma
halogenations
  1. plural of halogenation
halogenases
  1. plural of halogenase
halogens
  1. plural of halogen
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Graham was installing under-cupboard halogens to replace the over-bright fluorescent tube we inherited from the previous owners.”
      “Common oxidants include the halogens, oxygen, ozone, potassium permanganate, potassium dichromate, nitric acid, and concentrated sulfuric acid.”
      “It combines easily with many non-metals, including nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and the halogens.”
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