one of a group of halogen derivatives of organic hydrogen and carbon-containing compounds

Organic compound in which hydrogen atoms linked to carbon atoms are replaced by halogen atoms. Generally used as a solvent.

Synthetic organic compound contaming one or more atoms of the halogen group, which includes chlorine, fluorine, and bromine.

Hydrocarbon molecule with a chemical structure that includes one or more halogen atoms. Typical examples include ethylene bromide (C2H4Br2) and trichloroethylene (C2HCl3).

A chemical material that has carbon plus one or more of these elements: chlorine, fluorine, bromine, or iodine.