halide

/ˈheɪ.laɪd/noun
Middle School
1

Any salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).

2

Such a salt with a single halogen atom.

3

The anionic form of a halogen atom (a group 17 element).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing