Halogenated organic compound

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012806",
  "term": "Halogenated organic compound",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Halogenated Organic Compound",
  "definitions": [
    "A halogenated organic compound is a compound containing molecules of chlorine, bromine iodine, and fluorine. Halogenated organic compounds were used in high-voltage electrical transformers because they conducted heat well while being fire resistant and good electrical insulators. Many herbicides, pesticides, and degreasing agents are made from halogenated organic compounds.",
    "Those compounds having a carbon-halogen bond which are listed under appendix III to this part."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "HOCs",
  "subject": [
    "Land, waste and cleanup",
    "Chemical substances"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "40 CFR 268.2 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/halogenated-organic-compound/"
}