halógeno

See also: halogeno

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Etymology

First coined in Swedish as halogen by chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius, based on Ancient Greek ἅλς (háls), ἁλός (halos, “salt”), due to the nature of halides, the salt compounds halogens form with metals. Surface analysis: halo- +‎ -geno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aˈloxeno/
  • Homophone: alógeno

Noun

halógeno m (plural halógenos)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) halogen

Adjective

halógeno (feminine singular halógena, masculine plural halógenos, feminine plural halógenas)

  1. (attributive) halogen

Derived terms
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