- Xelogen
Xelogen is a
gas which combinesxenon and ahalogen , such aschlorine orfluorine .Fact|date=February 2007 The word is aportmanteau of xenon and halogen.It is used in
lighting , where it is put inincandescent light bulb s to make them last longer and burn a brighterwhite . Unlike halogen-only bulbs, xelogen bulbs can be handled with barehand s and will not be damaged by being operated withfingerprint s or otheroil s from theskin present on the exterior of theglass . Xelogen bulbs also last longer than ones with only one or the other gas. Xelogen bulbs are not readily available to the public but instead are more cost effective for bulk purchases than xenon bulbs.
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