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brominate

[ broh-muh-neyt ]
/ ˈbroʊ məˌneɪt /
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verb (used with object), bro·min·at·ed, bro·min·at·ing.Chemistry.
to treat or combine with bromine; bromate.
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Origin of brominate

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
to treat or react with bromineAlso: bromate

Derived forms of brominate

bromination, noun
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Medical definitions for brominate

brominate
[ brōmə-nāt′ ]

v.
To combine with bromine or with a compound containing bromine.
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