halon

British  

/ ˈhælɒn /

noun

1. any of a class of chemical compounds derived from hydrocarbons by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms by bromine atoms and other hydrogen atoms by other halogen atoms (chlorine, fluorine, or iodine). Halons are stable compounds that are used in fire extinguishers, although they may contribute to depletion of the ozone layer

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halon Scientific  

/ hā′lŏn /

1. Any of several compounds consisting of one or two carbon atoms combined with bromine and one or more other halogens. Halons are gases and are used as fire-extinguishing agents. They are between three and ten times more destructive to the ozone layer than CFCs are.

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Example Sentences

But since halon is typically installed only in certain discrete compartments, such as in engine rooms, it was not clear whether that had an impact in fighting the fire.

From New York Times

The ship has a fire suppression system to extinguish a blaze using halon gas, but Rear Adm.

From Washington Times

The FAA tests found that the anti-fire halon gas installed in airline cargo areas wouldn’t extinguish a lithium-battery fire, but it would prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent material such as cardboard or clothing.

From Seattle Times

Federal Aviation Administration said earlier this year that typical fire-suppression systems on jetliners using halon gas are “incapable of preventing” explosions caused by lithium batteries held in cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal Aviation Administration issued a bluntly worded safety alert indicating that typical fire-suppression systems on jetliners using halon gas are “incapable of preventing” explosions caused by lithium batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal