halogenated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈhæləʊdʒəneɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈhæləˌdʒeɪnˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a compound that has had one or more hydrogen atoms replaced by a halogen element, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.
Example
The chemist worked with halogenated compounds to create new materials.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of halogenated compounds in chemistry?
Yeah, they sound pretty complex! What do they actually do?
They're interesting because they're created by replacing hydrogen with halogens.
That makes sense! I guess they're used in a lot of different applications.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chlorinated
brominated
iodinated
Antonyms
unmodified
untreated
pure
verb
Definition
To treat or combine a substance with a halogen, which is a group of elements that includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.
Example
The chemist halogenated the organic compound to improve its reactivity.
Tense Forms
Past: halogenated
Past Participle: halogenated
Conversation
Did you know they halogenated the new lights in the lab?
Really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it should make the colors more vibrant.
Root Explanation
Halogenated → It is formed from "halo-" (from Greek "halos", meaning salt) and "gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a process). The term "halogenated" refers to a compound that has been produced or modified by the introduction of halogen elements, which are often associated with salts.
Memory Tip
Think of 'halo-' meaning salt and 'gen' meaning produced — so halogenated refers to something that has been produced with salt-like elements.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.