organohalides

[US]/ˌɔːɡənəˈhælaɪdz/
[UK]/ˌɔːrɡəˈnælaɪdz/

Translation

n.Chemical compounds containing halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) bonded to carbon atoms; organic compounds with carbon-halogen bonds

Phrases & Collocations

toxic organohalides

chlorinated organohalides

man-made organohalides

organohalides form

organohalides contain

organohalides are

organohalides cause

organohalides include

synthetic organohalides

persistent organohalides

Example Sentences

organohalide compounds are widely used in industrial applications.

organohalide contaminants pose significant environmental risks.

many organohalide pollutants are persistent in the environment.

organohalide degradation can occur through microbial processes.

scientists study organohalide remediation techniques.

organohalide contamination affects soil and water quality.

some organohalide compounds are toxic to human health.

organohalide-based solvents are common in manufacturing.

organohalide pollution requires careful monitoring.

regulations limit organohalide emissions from factories.

organohalide compounds can accumulate in food chains.

researchers discovered new organohalide degradation pathways.

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