halogenate

verb

ha·​lo·​ge·​nate ˈha-lə-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce halogenate (audio)
ha-ˈlä-jə-
halogenated; halogenating

transitive verb

: to treat or cause to combine with a halogen
halogenation noun

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of halogenate was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Halogenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halogenate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

halogenate

transitive verb
ha·​lo·​ge·​nate ˈhal-ə-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce halogenate (audio) ha-ˈläj-ə- How to pronounce halogenate (audio)
halogenated; halogenating
: to treat or cause to combine with a halogen
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