bromobenzene

/broʊˌmoʊˈbɛnziːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, toxic, flammable aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H5Br.

“The laboratory discovered that bromobenzene was a key component in the new chemical reaction.”

2. chemistry

A brominated aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H5Br.

“Bromobenzene is a precursor to other chemicals used in various industrial applications.”

Synonyms

  • benzene hexabromide
  • brominated benzene

Antonyms

  • benzene
  • non-brominated benzene