Containing or relating to two halogen atoms in a chemical structure.
From 'di-' (two) and 'halo,' a prefix derived from 'halogen.' Used in chemistry to describe compounds with two halogens.
The prefix 'dihalo' is common in pharmaceutical chemistry—many drugs are 'dihalogenated' to increase their effectiveness or change how your body processes them.
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