bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn 

: a nonmetallic chemical element of the halogen group that is used especially in the production of flame retardants and formerly in gasoline additives and medicines (such as bromides) see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of bromine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers examined 203 consumer products for bromine, a key indicator of the use of flame retardants, and then more closely examined 20 products with the highest levels. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 5 June 2025

As previously reported by PEOPLE, a study published in October 2024 in the journal Chemosphere screened 203 consumer products for bromine, commonly used to make flame retardants. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025

The doping atoms can vary—examples include iron chloride, bromine, and lithium. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024

The study tested 200 household items for bromine, a chemical that indicates the presence of dangerous brominated flame retardants (BFRs). —Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French brome bromine + English -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bromine

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn 

: an element that is a deep red liquid that has two atoms per molecule, gives off an irritating reddish brown vapor of disagreeable odor, and tends to eat into other matter see element

Medical Definition

bromine

noun

bro·​mine ˈbrō-ˌmēn 

: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a deep red corrosive toxic fuming liquid of disagreeable odor

—symbol Br see Chemical Elements Table