halogenating

/həˈlɑdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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