Noun
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 dictionaryAll 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