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1. n. a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer Source: ecdict

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atoms bromine although compound depletes extinguishers fire halogen hydrocarbon hydrogen layer ozone release replaced stable thought

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