dibromide: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Technical / Scientific
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What does “dibromide” mean?
A chemical compound containing two bromine atoms bonded to an element or radical.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A chemical compound containing two bromine atoms bonded to an element or radical.
Any compound of the form XBr₂, where X is an element or organic/inorganic group, specifically known in contexts like ethylene dibromide (EDB), a former pesticide.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage between BrE and AmE.
Connotations
None beyond its scientific reference.
Frequency
Extremely rare outside specialized chemistry, toxicology, or environmental science texts in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “dibromide” in a Sentence
[Element/Radical] dibromidedibromide of [Element]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “dibromide” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The dibromide impurity was filtered out.
- A dibromide complex was identified.
American English
- The dibromide impurity was filtered out.
- A dibromide complex was identified.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in chemistry and environmental science research papers, e.g., 'The reaction yielded a stable dibromide.'
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Core term in synthetic chemistry, materials science, and regulatory documents concerning hazardous substances like EDB.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “dibromide”
Neutral
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “dibromide”
- Misspelling as 'dibromine' (incorrect).
- Using it as a general term for any bromide.
- Incorrect plural: 'dibromides' is correct for multiple types.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a highly specialized scientific term rarely encountered outside chemistry.
No, it is exclusively a noun (and can function attributively as an adjective, e.g., 'dibromide compound').
Ethylene dibromide (EDB), historically used as a pesticide and petrol additive, now largely banned.
In British English: /daɪˈbrəʊ.maɪd/. In American English: /daɪˈbroʊ.maɪd/. The stress is on the second syllable.
A chemical compound containing two bromine atoms bonded to an element or radical.
Dibromide is usually technical / scientific in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: DI (two) BROmide -> a BROmide with two BROMine atoms.
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'dibromide' primarily used?