Definition

Referring to a chemical compound that includes a halogen element in its structure.

Example

Sodium chloride is a halogenous compound because it contains chlorine, a halogen.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of halogenous compounds?

Yeah, I think they contain halogens, right?

Exactly! They're really interesting in chemistry.

Totally, I love learning about different types of compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Halogenous → It is formed from "halo-" (from Greek "halos", meaning salt) and "-genous" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to something that is produced by or related to salt.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salt' ('halo-') being 'produced by' ('-genous') — that's why halogenous relates to something that comes from salt.

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