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halogenated hydrocarbon [həloj′ənā′tid] Etymology: Gk, hals, salt, genein, to produce, hydor, water; L, carbo, coal a volatile liquid used as an inhalation anesthetic, administered in combination with oxygen and/or nitrous oxide. The only halogenated hydrocarbon used for anesthesia is halothane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The most common types of VOCs found in homes included ethyl alcohol (suspected of coming from fungi), halogenated hydrocarbons (probably from refrigerators and dry cleaning solvents) and terpenes from building wood. tetraethyl lead) and also some halogenated hydrocarbons (refrigerants, CFCs). There are many references in the scientific literature about effects of halogenated hydrocarbons on development. |
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