Meaning & use
Dibromide
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A chemical compound containing two atoms of bromine combined with another element or radical.
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Ethylene dibromide was once widely used as a pesticide and fuel additive.
The lab technician labeled the flask containing the dibromide compound before the experiment.
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The prefix "di-" indicates two bromine atoms, distinguishing a dibromide from a monobromide, which has only one.
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bromide
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