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Definitions for: Bromine
[n] a nonmetallic largely pentavalent heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Webster (1913) Definition: Bro"mine, n. [Gr. ? bad smell, stink. Cf. Brome.]
(Chem.)
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.
Synonyms: atomic number 35, Br
See Also: brine, chemical element, element, halogen, saltwater, seawater
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