brominate

[ broh-muh-neyt ]

verb (used with object),bro·min·at·ed, bro·min·at·ing.Chemistry.
  1. to treat or combine with bromine; bromate.

Origin of brominate

1
First recorded in 1870–75; bromine + -ate1

Other words from brominate

  • bro·mi·na·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for brominate

brominate

/ (ˈbrəʊmɪˌneɪt) /


verb
  1. to treat or react with bromine: Also: bromate

Derived forms of brominate

  • bromination, noun

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