adjective
- not containing halogen atoms or halogen compounds; free of halogens such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The manufacturer switched to nonhalogenated flame retardants to reduce environmental impact.
- Nonhalogenated solvents are preferred in green chemistry applications.
- This nonhalogenated refrigerant is safer for the ozone layer.
- The company developed a nonhalogenated alternative to the original chemical compound.
- Nonhalogenated polymers are increasingly used in electronics manufacturing.