bromine hydride

A form of hydrogen bromide — A colourless gas having an irritating smell; it has the molecular formula HBr, and dissolves in water to form hydrobromic acid; it has many industrial applications including the production of barbiturates and synthetic hormones.

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Meanings

nounbromine hydride (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountablechemistryAlternative form of hydrogen bromide.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
hydrogen bromide
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