dibromide

/daɪˈbrɒmaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a compound that contains two bromine atoms in its molecule, especially a salt or ester of a dibasic acid.

“The chemist studied the properties of various dibromides in the lab.”

2. chemistry

a type of dihalide with two bromine atoms.

“The compound is classified as a dibromide in the periodic table.”

Synonyms

  • bromo compound
  • diatomic bromide