difluoride

/ˌdaɪˈfluːɔraɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing two fluorine atoms per molecule.

“The chemist studied the properties of difluoride compounds.”

2. noun

A salt or ester that contains two fluorine atoms.

“The researcher analyzed the structure of difluoride salts.”

Synonyms

  • difluoride ion
  • fluoride

Antonyms

  • fluorine-free compound
  • nonfluoride