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单词 bromine
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bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn How to pronounce bromine (audio)
: a nonmetallic chemical element of the halogen group that is used especially in the production of flame retardants and formerly in gasoline additives and medicines (such as bromides) see Chemical Elements Table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The good news here is that there are alternatives, such as using bromine instead of chlorine or making the switch to a saltwater pool. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2022 The pool in the spa uses bromine instead of chlorine. Emily Nunn, Outside Online, 3 June 2019 The hole in the Southern Hemisphere is typically caused by chemicals, such as chlorine and bromine migrating into the stratosphere, creating catalytic reactions during Antarctic winter. Jeevan Ravindran, CNN, 16 Sep. 2021 Rinsing off in the shower for just 1 minute removes most of the dirt or anything else on your body that uses up chlorine or bromine needed to kill or inactivate germs. Rachel Trent, CNN, 3 July 2021 Scent-free bromine is used to keep the water clean. oregonlive, 29 May 2021 This tests for seven parameters: total hardness, total chlorine, bromine, free chlorine, pH, cyanuric acid, and total alkalinity. Chris Hachey, BGR, 25 May 2021 Albemarle Corporation is a chemical company that sells lithium - a key material used in electric vehicle batteries, bromine specialties, and catalysts. Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 An unusual feature of the toxic molecule is the presence of bromine, which is scarce in lakes and rarely found in cyanobacteria. Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 25 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

French brome bromine + English -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn How to pronounce bromine (audio)
: a chemical element that is a deep red liquid giving off an irritating smelly vapor

Medical Definition

bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn How to pronounce bromine (audio)
: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a deep red corrosive toxic fuming liquid of disagreeable odor
symbol Br
see Chemical Elements Table
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