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mpl: update halo/channel naming usage to improve clarity

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Since Aug 4, 2026.

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Description

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MPL uses the word halo rather freely across the code, in places where it would be more appropriate to call them channels. Changing it in some places can avoid confusion when talking instance halos that other tools also care about.

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Update the usage of halo/channel in MPL's code accordingly.

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