noun
- a chemical reaction in which a halogen (such as chlorine, bromine, fluorine, or iodine) is added to a molecule or compound
Usage: chemistry term; commonly used in organic chemistry and industrial processes
Examples
- The halogenation of benzene produces chlorobenzene when chlorine is used.
- Halogenation is an important step in the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals.
- The reaction involves the addition of bromine through halogenation.
- Industrial halogenation processes are used to create refrigerants and disinfectants.
- Students learned about halogenation mechanisms in their organic chemistry course.