Bromine

['brəʊmiːn] or ['bromin]

Definition

(noun.) a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water.

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Definition

(n.) 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.

Editor: Nita

Definition

n. one of the elements closely allied to chlorine so called from its disagreeable smell.—adj. Brom′ic pertaining to bromine.—ns. Brom′ate a combination of bromic acid with a salifiable base; Brom′ide a combination of bromine with a base.—Bromic acid an acid composed of bromine and oxygen.

Edited by Kelsey