Plural of halogen
regular plural
The plural of halogen is halogens.
Forms of halogen
| Singular | halogen /ˈhæl.ə.d͡ʒən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | halogens |
| Countable | countable |
Halogens in a sentence
- Since fluorine must always be negative relative to oxygen, oxyacids analogous to those of the other halogens cannot be expected (24).1959, American Rocket Society, “Jet Propulsion”, in ARS Journal, volume 29, American Rocket Society, page 96. From the entry hypofluorous acid
Meaning of halogen
- noun Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine and tennessine.
- noun A light fixture in which the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas.
Questions about the plural of halogen
- What is the plural of halogen?
- The plural of halogen is halogens.
- Is halogen countable?
- Halogen is a countable noun.
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