halide

/ˈhælaɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound consisting of a halogen (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) and another element or group.
    • Silver halide crystals are used in photographic film to capture images.
    • Sodium chloride, or table salt, is a common halide found in every kitchen.
    • The chemist synthesized a new halide for use in the experiment.
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