Definitions

1. verb

to treat or impregnate with bromine or a bromine compound

“The factory brominated the plastics to make them more resistant to fire.”

2. verb

to replace or add bromine atoms to a compound

“Chemists brominated the organic molecule to create a new compound.”

3. noun

the process or result of treating or impregnating with bromine or a bromine compound

“The bromination process was used to make the new material fire-resistant.”