Halides

/ˈhælaɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of halide; multiple chemical compounds formed from halogens bonding with other elements.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'halide' following standard English pluralization rules.

Kelly Says

Halides are incredibly common in everyday chemistry—your table salt is a halide, your toothpaste likely contains halides, and your body uses halides in important biological processes.

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