halonium ion

noun

Any cation of the general formula R₂X⁺, where X is any halogen.

Meanings

nounhalonium ion (plural halonium ions)

plural halonium ions

  1. chemistryAny cation of the general formula R₂X⁺, where X is any halogen.
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