bromic

[ broh-mik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing pentavalent bromine.

bromic

/ ˈbrəʊmɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing bromine in the trivalent or pentavalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of bromic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; brom- + -ic

Example Sentences

It combines with oxygen with feeble affinity, forming bromic acid.

From Project Gutenberg

Brom′ate, a combination of bromic acid with a salifiable base; Brom′ide, a combination of bromine with a base.

From Project Gutenberg