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Antonyms for Halogen

Noun Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: A group of five nonmetallic elements including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, which have similar properties and readily combine with metals to form salts.

Sample Sentence: The chemist is researching the properties of various halogens.

Antonym: Noble Gases

Sense 2:

Definition: A mineral or salt which is a compound of a halogen.

Sample Sentence: The geologist discovered an interesting halogen during the excavation.

Antonym: Non-Halogen

Adjective Sense:

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or denoting the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, or the compounds they form.

Sample Sentence: The halogen lamp illuminated the room brightly.

Antonym: Non-Halogen Lamp

Usage Examples:

• Noun Usage: The halogen is highly reactive with other elements.
• Noun Usage: Make sure to avoid using halogens in this particular experiment.
• Adjective Usage: The technician replaced the halogen bulbs with more energy-efficient LEDs.
• Adjective Usage: This cleaning solution needs to be free from halogen compounds.