Noun: bromine 'brow,meen
- A nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
"Bromine compounds are used in flame retardants";
- Br, atomic number 35
Derived forms: bromines
Type of: chemical element, element, halogen
Part of: brine, saltwater, seawater
Encyclopedia: Bromine