halogenate

[hal-uh-juh-neyt, hey-luh-]

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

halogenated, halogenating 

1. to treat or combine with a halogen.

2. to introduce a halogen into (an organic compound).

halogenate

/ ˈhælədʒəˌneɪt /

verb

1. chem to treat or combine with a halogen

Other Word Forms

• halogenation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of halogenate¹

First recorded in 1910–15; halogen + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

In addition, they inserted enzymes from bacteria to halogenate these natural substances and tested the production in yeast.

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