fluorine

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Noun — Fluorine is a pale yellow-green gas and the lightest of the halogen elements, with the symbol F and atomic number 9.

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fluorine gas fluorine atom fluorine compound highly reactive fluorine

Fluorine is a technical, scientific term used mainly in chemistry contexts.

Etymology

Fluorine comes from the Latin word fluor, meaning flow, combined with the English suffix -ine. The British chemist Humphry Davy coined the name in 1813.

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Frequently asked questions

What is fluorine used for?

Fluorine itself is too reactive to use directly, so its compounds are used instead, such as fluoride added to drinking water and toothpaste, and other fluorine compounds used in refrigerants and non-stick coatings like Teflon.

Is fluorine dangerous?

Yes, fluorine is a highly reactive, corrosive gas that attacks almost all metals, so it has to be handled with great care.

Who named fluorine?

The British chemist Humphry Davy coined the name in 1813, drawing on the Latin word fluor, meaning flow.

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