halogen

English

/ˈhæ.ləˌd͡ʒən/, /ˈhæ.lə.d͡ʒən/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.
  • A light fixture in which the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas,

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἅλς (salt, sea, salt sea).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἅλς

Gloss

salt, sea, salt sea

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

海

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