# halon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈheɪ̯.lɒn/

## Definitions
1. A hydrocarbon (more precisely, a haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens.

## Etymology
Blend of halogen + carbon.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/halon