1. halon

noun. ['ˈheɪˌlɑːn'] a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer.

Rhymes with Halon

• waylon

Sentences with halon

1. Noun, singular or mass
Each compound has its own set of health risks and extinguishers may have different concentrations of halon.