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  • noun Plural form of halogen.

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Examples

  • Not that my halogens were the only thing illuminating the darkness.

    An Ordinary Soldier Doug Beattie MC With Philip Gomm 2008

  • Its atomic number is 53 and it is grouped with other elements that, together, are called the halogens, although iodine is the least reactive of the elements in this group.

    Iodine 2007

  • Free of dangerous chemicals such as halogens, heavy metals and phthalates, it is a recyclable and environmentally friendly product that offers outstanding abrasion and pinch resistance while helping to reduce system mass and enhance fuel economy.

    Marketwire - Breaking News Releases 2010

  • Additionally, Broadcom supports the current industry initiatives to remove lead (Pb) and other hazardous materials, such as halogens like bromide and chlorine, from all products.

    India Press Release 2008

  • Additionally, Broadcom supports the current industry initiatives to remove lead (Pb) and other hazardous materials, such as halogens like bromide and chlorine, from all products.

    India eNews 2008

  • Dioxins and furans are chemical families involving halogens, mostly chlorine.

    Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » Tired of Misleading Language 2009

  • And by placing hydrogen and helium near the centre, Abubakr says this solves the problem of whether to put hydrogen with the halogens or alkali metals and of whether to put helium in the 2nd group or with the inert gases.

    A Circular Periodic Table of Elements 2009

  • Four incandescents are $1.00, the halogens are $5.99 and the LED are like $20.

    Lights Out For Incandescent Bulbs In California AP 2011

  • Although halogens, CFLs and LEDs cost more than the old-fashioned bulbs, the Department of Energy DOE says customers quickly recoup the price difference in energy savings.

    Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

  • The traditional incandescent, which gives off a warm, soft and almost yellowish light, has a temperature of about 2,700 to 3,000K similar to most halogens.

    Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

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