dihalide en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /daɪˈheɪlaɪd/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English halide English dihalide From di- + halide.
Meanings
- A two-halogen-atom salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dihalides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |