halogen
adjective/ˈhæləˌdʒɛn/
Frequency rank: #15,281 most common English word
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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