1. A chemical compound that contains the bromate ion
   "The presence of bromate in drinking water raised health concerns"

1. React with bromine
   "The chemist bromated the organic compound";
   - brominate
    
2. Treat with bromine
   "The chemist bromated the organic compound to create a new derivative";
   - brominate

Derived forms: bromates, bromating, bromated

Type of: inorganic compound, process, react, treat

Encyclopedia: Bromate