Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water: Bromine is a chemical element (symbol Br, atomic number 35). It is one of the halogens, existing as a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. It is volatile, corrosive, and occurs naturally in seawater and brine pools.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Bromine is used in flame retardants and agricultural chemicals.
  • The distinctive odor and color of bromine make it easy to identify in the lab.
  • Sea water contains trace amounts of bromine.

Advanced Usage

• "Bromine compounds": Refers to chemical substances where bromine is bonded to other elements.

  • Methyl bromide is a bromine compound once widely used as a pesticide.

• "Bromine water": A dilute solution of bromine used as a reagent in chemistry to test for unsaturation in organic compounds.

  • The alkene decolorized the bromine water, indicating a positive test.

Variants and Related Words

• Bromide (n):
  • A compound containing the anion Br⁻ (bromide ion).

    • Potassium bromide is a common bromide salt.
  • (Figurative, often derogatory) A trite or unoriginal idea or remark.

    • His speech was full of tired bromides about hard work.
• Brominate (v): To treat or combine with bromine.
  • The chemist will brominate the hydrocarbon to create a new compound.

Synonyms

• Element 35: Referring to its atomic number.
• Br: Its chemical symbol.

Related Phrases

(This word, as a specific chemical element, does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in everyday language. Its usage is primarily technical.)

Noun

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