bromine
1 synonym for bromine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A non-metallic chemical element, symbol Br, that is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.
How to use bromine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
liquid bromine
bromine atom
bromine water
bromine vapour
It is a scientific term, used mainly in chemistry.
Etymology
The word comes from an obsolete English form, brome, plus the ending -ine. Brome came from French, which took it from the Ancient Greek word brômos, meaning stink.
Full origin of bromine →Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol for bromine?
The chemical symbol for bromine is Br.
What is the atomic number of bromine?
Bromine has the atomic number 35.
Is bromine a solid, liquid or gas?
At room temperature bromine is a fuming red-brown liquid.
