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brominate

[ broh-muh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.
, bro·min·at·ed, bro·min·at·ing.
  1. to treat or combine with bromine; bromate.

brominate

/ ˈbrəʊmɪˌneɪt /

verb

  1. to treat or react with bromine Alsobromate

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Derived Forms

  • ˌbrominˈation, noun

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Other Words From

  • bromi·nation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of brominate1

First recorded in 1870–75; bromine + -ate 1

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Example Sentences

It is then only necessary to brominate the benzyl cyanide by treating it with bromine vapor.

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