HeyRuaHow to say “halide” in Irish
- Irish:
- hailíd
- English:
- halide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAL-eedj” /ˈhalʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hailídí (halides)
- Genitive singular:
- hailíde, na hailíde (e.g. foirmle na hailíde, the formula of the halide)
- Genitive plural:
- hailídí, na hailídí (e.g. airíonna na hailídí, the properties of the halides)
What does “hailíd” mean?
- halide
- A chemical compound of a halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, with another element or group.Also: halogen compound, haloid.
“Hailíd” with the article
The plural of halide in Irish is hailídí. Here is hailíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hailíd
the halide
No change after an
na hailídí
the halides
Plural: no change after na
“Hailíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hailíd, the Irish word for halide.
Is hailíd í clóiríd sóidiam.
Sodium chloride is a halide.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an hailíd sa tsaotharlann.
We studied the halide in the laboratory.
Tá na hailídí seo intuaslagtha in uisce.
These halides are soluble in water.
Scríobh foirmle na hailíde ar an gclár.
Write the formula of the halide on the board.
Foghlaimímid faoi hailídí sa rang ceimice.
We learn about halides in chemistry class.
Cruthaítear hailíd nuair a imoibríonn halaigin le miotal.
A halide forms when a halogen reacts with a metal.
Úsáidtear hailídí airgid i ngrianghrafadóireacht.
Silver halides are used in photography.
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Halide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for halide?
The Irish for halide is hailíd (pronounced “HAL-eedj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is hailídí.
How do you pronounce hailíd in Irish?
Hailíd is said like “HAL-eedj” (IPA /ˈhalʲiːdʲ/).
What is the plural of halide in Irish?
The plural of hailíd is hailídí; with the article, na hailídí means “the halides”. The genitive plural is hailídí, as in airíonna na hailídí (the properties of the halides).
How does 'hailíd' relate to 'halaigin'?
A 'halaigin' is the element itself, such as chlorine, while a 'hailíd' is a compound containing a halogen, such as 'clóiríd sóidiam'.
