halogenated hydrocarbon catabolic process
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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of halogenated hydrocarbons, compounds derived from hydrocarbons by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with halogen atoms. [ GOC:ai GOC:krc ]
Synonyms: halogenated hydrocarbon degradation halogenated hydrocarbon catabolism halogenated hydrocarbon breakdown