bromate

American  

[broh-meyt] / ˈbroʊ meɪt /

noun

1. a salt of bromic acid.

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verb (used with object)

bromated, bromating

1. to treat with bromine; brominate.

bromate British  

/ ˈbrəʊmeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of bromic acid, containing the monovalent group -BrO 3 or ion BrO 3 ^–

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verb

1. to add bromate to (a product), as in the treatment of flour

bromate Scientific  

/ brō′māt′ /

1. A salt or ester containing the group BrO ₃.

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Etymology

Origin of bromate

First recorded in 1830–40; brom(ic) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

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bromate

The law prohibits the use of four harmful additives — potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red No. 3 and BVO — in food products sold, manufactured or distributed in the state.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025

But the final law was amended to remove reference to the substance, solely banning brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye No. 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2025

In addition to erythrosine and titanium dioxide, the bill would ban potassium bromate and propylparaben, two chemicals used in baked goods, and brominated vegetable oil, which is used in some store brand sodas.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

The five — titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, propylparaben, brominated vegetable oil and red dye No. 3 — help preserve, color and improve the appearance or taste of food.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

The substances usually employed for the standardization of a thiosulphate solution are potassium bromate and metallic copper.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.