Fire-suppressing compound Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, January 14, 2016 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, January 14, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 14, 2016 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer
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