Definition of bromine
: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a deep red corrosive toxic volatile liquid of disagreeable odor — see element table
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Chemicals like chlorine and bromine are added to swimming pools to fight germs.
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The pool at ProWorks is heated to a comfortable 88 degrees and sterilized with bromine salt, which also contributes to a floating sensation.
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Because some medications use bromine, understanding the enzymatic reactions that create the toxic compounds could help drug researchers build pharmaceutical ones.
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Only marine life generates this type of chemical – terrestrial organisms don’t use bromine as a building block, Argawal said.
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Independent research on beads collected from New Orleans parades has found toxic levels of lead, bromine, arsenic, phthalate plasticizers, halogens, cadmium, chromium, mercury and chlorine on and inside the beads.
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It was discovered that the biggest threat came from the release of molecules containing chlorine and bromine, in particular in some refrigerants and fire suppressants.
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When water containing bromine ions from natural mineral deposits is purified with ozone (O3), bromate (BrO3) is born.
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Origin and Etymology of bromine
French brome bromine + English 2-ine
BROMINE Defined for Kids
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: a chemical element that is a deep red liquid giving off an irritating smelly vapor
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bromine
playMedical Definition of bromine
: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a deep red corrosive toxic fuming liquid of disagreeable odor—symbol Br; see element table
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