Bromine

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  • noun. A dense, volatile, corrosive, reddish-brown, nonmetallic liquid halogen element that exists as a diatomic molecule, Br2 having a highly irritating vapor. Chiefly isolated from brines, it is used in producing fumigants, dyes, water purification compounds, and photographic chemicals. Atomic weight 79.904; atomic number 35; melting point −7.2°C; boiling point 58.8°C; density of gas 7.59 grams per liter; specific gravity (liquid, at 20°C) 3.12; valence 1, 3, 5, 7. cross-reference: Periodic Table.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Chemical symbol, Br; atomic weight, 80. A non-metallic element allied in its chemical relations to chlorine and iodine.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. One of the halogen 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.
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  • noun. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens
  • noun. A bromine atom in a molecule
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  • noun. a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
    • Word Usage
    "The word bromine comes from the Greek word bromos, meaning 'horrible smell'."
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