溴 (xiù) - Bromine — a chemical element (Br) that is

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Bromine — a chemical element (Br) that is a dark red fuming liquid with a pungent odor, used in flame retardants and pharmaceuticals.

Bromine — a chemical element (Br) that is

Usage highlights

Bromine waterBromine compoundBromine atomBromine elementBromine extractionOrganic bromine

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bromine is a halogen element (溴元素).
  • The laboratory uses bromine water for testing (溴水).
  • This compound contains bromine atoms (溴原子).
  • Bromine is extracted from seawater (海水提溴).

Collocations

  • Bromine water(溴水)
  • Bromine compound(溴化物)
  • Bromine atom(溴原子)
  • Bromine element(溴元素)
  • Bromine extraction(溴提取)
  • Organic bromine(有机溴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bromine was discovered in 1826 by Antoine Jérôme Balard and gets its name from the Greek 'bromos' meaning 'stench' due to its strong odor.
  • In Chinese, the character combines the water radical (氵) with '臭' (smell), reflecting its liquid state and pungent odor.
  • Bromine compounds have important industrial applications in flame retardants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

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