Word of the Day: Bromide

 

Bromide

[BRO-miyd]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: English, 19th century

1.

A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate.

2.

A compound of bromine with another element or group.

Examples of Bromide in a sentence

"She couldn't help but roll her eyes at the expected bromide coming from her father."

"His upcoming chemistry test was sure to cover the chapter on compounds of bromide. "

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About Bromide

Bromine (symbol Br) is a chemical element discovered in the early 1800s. Its sharp and pungent aroma earned its name from the Greek word for stench. Creating a compound of bromine and another element will give you a solution named (other element) bromide. Silver bromide is commonly used in photographic development.

Did you Know?

We can thank the magic of chemistry for the definition of bromide as a commonplace, overused figure of speech. The sedative potassium bromide is no longer used as such today, but we can describe anything that is so dull it might put you to sleep as a bromide.