hal·o·gen
ˈha-lə-jən 
: any of the five elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine that form part of group VIIA of the periodic table and exist in the free state normally as diatomic molecules
: containing, using, or being a halogen
a halogen lamp
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The oven has a knob-free design with a single touchscreen user interface, with a top unit that functions as a microwave, convection, thermal, or halogen cooker, and a bottom that offers steaming options.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Daniel Gray, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2020
On Home Depot’s website, the group found different prices quoted for paint, light bulbs, toilet paper, caulk guns, halogen floor lamps, screwdrivers and more.
—Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury News, 25 June 2019
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Noun
The halogen bulb is dimmable, too, for optimal ambiance and control.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The oven has a knob-free design with a single touchscreen user interface, with a top unit that functions as a microwave, convection, thermal, or halogen cooker, and a bottom that offers steaming options.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
While halogen filaments deliver 360-degree illumination, LED bulbs typically emit light with a pair of back-to-back 180-degree planes.
—Daniel Gray, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2020
On Home Depot’s website, the group found different prices quoted for paint, light bulbs, toilet paper, caulk guns, halogen floor lamps, screwdrivers and more.
—Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury News, 25 June 2019
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“Halogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halogen. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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halogen
1 of 2 noun
hal·o·gen
ˈhal-ə-jən
: any of the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine
halogen
2 of 2 adjective
: containing, using, or being a halogen
a halogen lamp
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halogen
noun
halo·gen
ˈhal-ə-jən
: any of the five elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine that form part of group VII A of the periodic table and exist in the free state normally as diatomic molecules
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