Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z haloimide Any halogen substituted imide haloketone Any halogenated ketone halokinesis Synonym of salt tectonics. halokinetic Relating to halokinesis. halokinetically In a halokinetic manner. halolactone Any halogenated lactone haloless Without a halo. halolike Resembling or characteristic of a halo. halolysin Any of a group of halophilic proteinases halomancy Divination by use of salt. halometallate Any metallate containing a halogen as a ligand. halometasone A corticosteroid. halometer An instrument for measuring the forms and angles of salts and crystals. halomethane Any compound consisting of a methane molecule with one or more of the hydrogen atoms replaced by halogen atoms. halomethyl Any halogen substituted methyl radical or group halomethylketone Any ketone that has at least one halomethyl group halomonad Any proteobacterium of the genus Halomonas, of typical salt-tolerant bacteria. halomorphic Of soil: containing enough salt to affect plant growth. halomucin An archaeal protein present in a Haloquadratum species halon A hydrocarbon (more precisely, a haloalkane) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens. halonaphthalene Any naphthalene with one or more halogen atoms attached. halonate Having a transparent outer layer. halones Alternating transparent/opaque white/yellow rings which encircle the blastoderm during the development of the egg of the hen and other birds. haloneutrophilic Adapted to saline and neutral conditions halonitrile Any compound that has both halide and nitrile groups. halonitroalkane Any alkane that has both halide and nitro groups. halonium Any cation of the form R₂X⁺, in which X is a positively-charged halogen haloorganic An organic compound containing at least one halogen atom, for example bromine, chlorine, iodine. halopemide An antipsychotic drug. halopentane Any compound consisting of a pentane molecule with one or more of the hydrogen atoms replaced by halogen atoms. haloperidol A synthetic antidepressant drug, with the chemical formula C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used in the treatment of psychotic conditions. haloperoxidase Any of a class of enzymes that oxidize organic halogen compounds; they are hemoproteins or similar halophage Any phage associated with a halobacterium halophenol Any halogen derivative of a phenol halophenyl A halogenated derivative of a phenyl radical halophil halobacterium halophila Any seagrass of the genus Halophila. halophile An organism that lives and thrives in an environment of high salinity, often requiring such an environment; a form of extremophile halophilia The property of an organism thriving in a saline environment. halophilic Of, or relating to a halophile; living and thriving in an environment of high salinity. halophilicity The condition of being halophilic halophilism The requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content halophilous Thriving in a highly saline environment. halophily The ability to live and thrive in an environment of high salinity. halophobe Any halophobic organism. halophobic Incapable of thriving in a highly saline environment. halophosphate Any phosphate mineral that also contains halide ions. halophosphine Any halogen substituted phosphine halophyte Any plant that tolerates an environment having a high salt content halophytic Growing well under salty conditions halopriming The treatment of seed with salt in order to improve germination and decrease saline intolerance haloprogesterone A therapeutic progestin. haloprogin An antifungal drug, no longer widely used because of its many side effects. halopropane 3-bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoropropane, a halocarbon drug investigated as an inhalational anesthetic but never marketed. halopyrazine Any halogenated derivative of pyrazine haloquinoline Any halogenated derivative of a quinoline haloragaceous Of or relating to the Haloragaceae. haloragidaceous Of or relating to the Haloragidaceae. halorespiration anerobic respiration by means of organohalogen compounds halorespirer An organism that employs halorespiration halorhodopsin A light-driven ion pump, specific to chloride ions, found in phylogenetically ancient archaea known as halobacteria. haloritid Any ammonite in the family Haloritidae. halosaline A piperidine alkaloid isolated from saxauls of the genus Haloxylon. halosaur A fish of any of the species in the family Halosauridae of deep-sea eel-like fish. halosaurid Any fish in the family Halosauridae. haloscope An instrument for exhibition or illustration of the phenomena of halos, parhelia, and the like. halosilane Any halogen substituted silane halosphaeriaceous Of or relating to the Halosphaeriaceae. halostability The condition of being halostable. halostable Stable in a saline environment. halosteric Pertaining to changes in salinity of seawater. halosugar Any compound in which one or more hydroxyl groups of a sugar have been replaced by atoms of halide halosulfite Any anion of general formula SO₂X⁻ or any salt containing such an anion halosulfuron The herbicide methyl 3-chloro-5-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxylate halotectonic Relating to halotectonics. halotectonics Synonym of salt tectonics. halothane The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic. halotherapy Therapy, such as hydrotherapy, which makes use of salt or saltwater. halotolerance The quality or degree of being halotolerant. halotolerant Able to tolerate a high concentration of salt in its environment halotrichite A monoclinic-sphenoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur. halotropic Relating to halotropism halotropism Movement (of a plant) towards or (more often) away from a saline environment haloviral Relating to a halovirus halovirus Any virus that infects a halobacterium haloxazolam A particular kind of benzodiazepine derivative drug. haloxon An anthelminthic drug. haloxyfop A particular herbicide. haloxyline An explosive compound of sawdust, charcoal, niter, and potassium ferrocyanide, formerly used as a substitute for gunpowder. halozone The derivative of benzoic acid 4-((dichloroamino)sulfonyl)benzoic acid that is used to disinfect drinking water halpace A haut-pas; a dais. Halparin A surname. Halper A surname. Halperin A surname. Halpern A surname from Hebrew. Halpert A Jewish surname. Halpin A surname. halquinol A particular antimicrobial agent. Halsall A village and civil parish in West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD3610). Halschwede A surname from German. halse The neck; the throat. Halsell A surname. Halseman A surname halsen To predict; promise. halsening Sounding harshly in the throat; inharmonious; rough. halseny A prediction; conjecture. Halsey A habitational surname from Old English. Halsham A village and civil parish of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Halson A surname originating as a patronymic. Halstead A town and civil parish with a town council in Braintree district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL8130). Halsted A surname. halster One who draws a barge alongside a river using a rope. halszkaraptorine Any extinct dinosaur of the subfamily †Halszkaraptorinae. halt To stop marching. haltable Capable of being halted; stoppable. Halteman A surname. Haltemprice A locality in Cottingham parish and Willerby parish, East Riding of Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref TA0231). halter A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them. halterbreak To get an animal used to wearing and being handled in a halter. haltere A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight. halteriid Any ciliate of the order Halteriida halterini A swimsuit consisting of a halter top and a bikini bottom. halterkini A swimsuit consisting of a halter top and a bikini bottom. halterless Without a halter. Halterman A surname. halterneck A single strap or material which runs from the front of the garment around the back of the wearer's neck, leaving most of the back uncovered, often used in swimsuits and women's dresses. halterpath bridleway halticine Any hemipteran of the tribe Halticini halting Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken. haltingly In a halting or limping manner; full of pauses or hesitation. haltingness The state or condition of being halting; lack of rhythmic flow; jerkiness. Haltiwanger A surname from German. haltkeeper A person in charge of a halt (a small railroad station). haltless Without halting or pausing; ceaseless; continual. Haltom A surname. Halton The Borough of Halton, a unitary authority and borough in Cheshire, England, formed in 1974. Haltwhistle A small town and civil parish in Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NY7064). halukka An organized collection and distribution of charity funds for Jewish residents of the Land of Israel. halupki A traditional Eastern European comfort food consisting of boiled cabbage leaves tightly stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (like beef, pork, or venison), rice, and onions, gently simmered or baked in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce. halurgist A salt worker. halurgite A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing boron, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen. halurgy The act or practice of working with salt. Haluska A surname. haluski A traditional variety of thick, soft noodles or dumplings found in many Central and Eastern European cuisines. halutz A pioneer, especially one of the early Jewish immigrants to Palestine. halutza A female halutz. halutziut The pioneering work of the halutzim. Haluza A surname. halva A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. halvable Capable of being halved.