hypohalous

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ halous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌhaɪpəʊˈheɪləs/

Adjective

hypohalous (not comparable)

1. (inorganic chemistry) Describing any oxyacid of a halogen having a general formula H-O-X

Derived terms

• hypohalous acid

See also

• hypochlorous
• hypobromous
• hypoiodous