Bromate
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noun.
The inorganic polyatomic ion BrO
3
−
or a compound containing it.
transitive verb.
To treat (a substance) chemically with a bromate.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A salt formed by the combination of bromic acid with a base.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transitive verb.
To combine or impregnate with bromine.
noun.
A salt of bromic acid.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
the
anion
BrO3-1, derived from
bromic acid
; any
salt
containing this anion
verb.
To treat with
bromic acid
or a bromate
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verb.
treat with bromine
verb.
react with bromine
Word Usage
"Most bromate breaks down into a harmless form, however, small amounts can create a risk for people."