Halogen

/ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ noun

Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.

Definition

  1. (noun) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.
  2. (noun) A light fixture in which the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas,

Word stats

  • Halogen contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Halogen mean?

Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.

How many letters are in Halogen?

Halogen has 7 letters.

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