hal·o·ge·ton
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Definition of halogeton
: a coarse annual Asian herb (Halogeton glomeratus) of the goosefoot family that is a noxious weed in western U.S. ranges
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“Halogeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halogeton. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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halogeton
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hal·o·ge·ton
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Medical Definition of halogeton
: a coarse annual herb (Halogeton glomeratus) of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) that in western American ranges is dangerous to sheep and cattle because of its high oxalate content
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The first known use of halogeton was in 1943
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