tetrabromo

/ˌtɛtrəˈbroʊmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A prefix used in chemistry to denote the presence of four bromine atoms in a compound.

“The chemist analyzed the tetrabromo compound to determine its properties.”

2. adjective

Describing a compound that contains four bromine atoms.

“Tetrabromo compounds are commonly used in organic synthesis reactions.”

Synonyms

  • brominated
  • halogenated
  • tetra
  • tetrameric

Antonyms

  • dibromo
  • monobromo
  • tribromo