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Symbol, Chemistry.
bromine.

Br.

br.

b.r.

Commerce.
bills receivable.
Also, B.R., B/R
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Br  
The symbol for the element bromine.
BR  
abbr.  
  1. bedroom

  2. or B/R bills receivable

bro·mine   (brō'mēn)   
n.   Symbol Br
A heavy, volatile, corrosive, reddish-brown, nonmetallic liquid element, having a highly irritating vapor. It is used in producing gasoline antiknock mixtures, fumigants, dyes, and photographic chemicals. Atomic weight 79.904; atomic number 35; melting point 7.2°C; boiling point 58.78°C; valence 1, 3, 5, 7. See Table at element.

[French brome (from Greek brōmos, stench) + -ine2.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: Br
Function: symbol
bromine
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Medical Dictionary

Br
The symbol for the element bromine.

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Science Dictionary
Br  
The symbol for bromine.
bromine   (brō'mēn)  Pronunciation Key 
Symbol Br
A reddish-brown volatile element of the halogen group found in compounds occurring in ocean water. The pure form is a nonmetallic liquid that gives off a highly irritating vapor. It is used to make dyes, sedatives, and photographic film. Atomic weight 79.904; atomic number 35; melting point 7.2°C; boiling point 58.78°C; specific gravity 3.12; valence 1, 3, 5, 7. See Periodic Table.
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Computing Dictionary

br networking
The country code for Brazil.
(1999-01-27)

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
br
  1. bedroom

  2. Breton

Br
  1. bromine

  2. brown

BR
  1. bedroom

  2. bills receivable

  3. Brazil (international vehicle ID)

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