Definition

To treat or combine a substance with a halogen element, which is a group of reactive nonmetals.

Example

The chemist decided to halogenate the organic compound to enhance its reactivity.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to halogenate organic compounds in your chemistry experiments?

I haven't, but I've heard it can be quite interesting.

Yeah, it's really cool how it changes the properties of the substances.

I should definitely give it a shot next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Halogenate → It is formed from "halo-" (from Greek "halos", meaning salt) and "gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to the process of introducing halogen elements into a compound, which are often derived from salts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'halo-' meaning salt and 'gen' meaning produced — this helps you remember that halogenate involves producing compounds with salt-like elements.

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