halogenate

hal·o·gen·ate

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hal-uh-juh-neyt, hey-luh-]
- /ˈhæl ə dʒəˌneɪt, ˈheɪ lə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hal-uh-juh-neyt, hey-luh-]
- /ˈhæl ə dʒəˌneɪt, ˈheɪ lə-/

Definitions of halogenate word

verb with object halogenate to treat or combine with a halogen. 1
verb with object halogenate to introduce a halogen into (an organic compound). 1
noun halogenate Introduce one or more halogen atoms into (a compound or molecule), usually in place of hydrogen. 1
verb halogenate to treat or combine with a halogen 0
verb transitive halogenate to treat with a halogen or with a hydrogen halogen 0
verb transitive halogenate to introduce a halogen, usually chlorine or bromine, into (a compound) 0

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Origin of halogenate

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; halogen + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Halogenate

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Halogenate

halogenate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

halogenate usage trend in Literature

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