halogen
adjective/ˈhæləˌdʒɛn/
Frequency rank: #15,281 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
any of the five nonmetallic elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine) that form salts when combined with metals, also used in high-intensity lamps.
Example sentence
Photographers often prefer halogen lighting because it produces a bright, white light that renders colours accurately.
Synonyms & related words
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- high-intensity
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