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halide

noun ha·lide \ˈha-ˌlīd, ˈhā-\

Definition of HALIDE

:  a binary compound of a halogen with a more electropositive element or radical
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First Known Use of HALIDE

1855
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halide

noun ha·lide \ˈhal-ˌīd, ˈhā-ˌlīd\

Medical Definition of HALIDE

:  a binary compound of a halogen with a more electropositive element or radical

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. halide
  2. acid halide
  3. alkyl halide
  4. aryl halide
  5. silver halide
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