What is another word for halogenated hydrocarbon?
Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪlə͡ʊd͡ʒənˌe͡ɪtɪd hˈa͡ɪdɹəkˌɑːbən] (IPA) 
Halogenated hydrocarbon is a chemical compound that contains one or more halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine) attached to a carbon atom. Alternative names that can be used to describe this type of compound include chlorofluorocarbon, organohalogen, halocarbon, and fluorocarbon. Additionally, some specific examples of halogenated hydrocarbons include Freon, DDT, PCB and carbon tetrachloride. Halogenated hydrocarbons have been significantly used for industrial and commercial purposes, but due to their potential negative impact on the environment, many of these compounds have been banned or restricted from use. Replacements and alternative chemicals with similar properties are currently being studied and developed.
