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The word 'Halogens' derived from Greek words 'Halous-means sea salt' and 'Genous-means to produce' , so it means sea salt producers.

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"Halogen" refers to a group of non-metallic elements that include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. Halogens are known for their high reactivity and tendency to form salts when they react with metals.

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What does br40 mean when it refers to a halogen light bulb?

BR stands for Bulk Reflector, that are traditionally for incandescent reflector lamps, not halogen Par lamps, which mean Parabolic Aluminized Reflector.


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What halogen is found in seawater?

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