bromine

Noun

Meaning

One of the elements, related in its chemical qualities to chlorine and iodine. Atomic weight 79.8. Symbol Br. It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odor, emitting a brownish vapor at the ordinary temperature. In combination it is found in minute quantities in sea water, and in many saline springs. It occurs also in the mineral bromyrite.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

br silicon krypton iridium palladium brimstone thorium selenium bromide xenon alabaster niobium bismuth erbium cesium
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Hypernyms

element halogen chemical element

Related terms

brome

Phrases with the word

bromine pentaiodide bromine-based hydrogen bromine bromine monofluoride bromine monoxide bromine pentafluoride

Anagrams

Berinmo

Examples

All of the ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol contain either chlorine or bromine (substances containing only fluorine do not harm the ozone layer). Source: Internet

As a result, both chlorine and bromine contribute significantly to overall ozone depletion. Source: Internet

Applications Both chlorine and bromine are used as disinfectants for drinking water, swimming pools, fresh wounds, spas, dishes, and surfaces. Source: Internet

A number of bromine isotopes exhibit metastable isomers. Source: Internet

As with chlorine or iodine solutions, sodium thiosulphate (or any soluble thiosulphate) is an effective reagent for reducing bromine to colorless odorless bromide. Source: Internet

As a result, many industrial bromine compounds are no longer manufactured, are being restricted, or scheduled for phasing out. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

brominate brominated bromination bromine chloride bromine hydride bromine monofluoride