BROMINE

bromine, Br, atomic number

(noun) a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

bromine (countable and uncountable, plural bromines)

(uncountable) A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.

(countable) A bromine atom in a molecule

Synonyms

• muride

Anagrams

• Berinmo

Source: Wiktionary

Bro"mine, n. Etym: [Gr. Brome.] (Chem.)

Definition: One of the 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition