Meaning of bromine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbroʊmin/

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  1. Noun

    bromine

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from French brome, from Greek brōmos‘a stink’, + -ine

    Definitions

    1. a nonmetallic largely pentavalent heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens

    Examples

    • « found in sea water »

    Derived terms

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