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Definition of Bromine

1. Noun. A nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water.

Definition of Bromine

1. n. 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.

Definition of Bromine

1. a volatile liquid element [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bromine

1. One of the elements, related in its chemical qualities to chlorine and iodine. It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odour, 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. Atomic weight: 79.8 Abbreviation: Br Origin: Gr. Bad smell, stink. Cf. Brome. (30 Mar 1998)

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