halogenating
/həˈlɑdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/
verb
- The action of adding one or more halogen atoms to a chemical compound.
- The process of halogenating the material changes its color.
- The technician is halogenating the compound in the lab.
- They are halogenating the sample to study its properties.
Synonyms
adjective
- Used for or involved in the process of adding halogen atoms to a compound.
- This halogenating reagent is very strong.
- The halogenating agent was added drop by drop.
- The lab uses a special halogenating solution.