dihalide

/daɪˈhælaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound in which two halogen atoms are bonded to the same carbon atom.

“The chemist studied the properties of dihalides in her research paper.”

2. noun

A compound that contains two halide ions.

“The laboratory equipment contained a sample of dihalide for testing purposes.”

Synonyms

  • dihalo compound
  • halogenated compound

Antonyms

  • nonhalide
  • nonhalogenated compound