bromide

bro·mide (br

)

a. A binary compound of bromine with another element, such as silver.

b. Potassium bromide.

a. A commonplace remark or notion; a platitude. See Synonyms at cliché.

b. A tiresome person; a bore.

bromide [ˈbrəʊmaɪd]

1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any salt of hydrobromic acid, containing the monovalent ion Br^- (bromide ion)

2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any compound containing a bromine atom, such as methyl bromide

3. (Medicine) a dose of sodium or potassium bromide given as a sedative

a. a trite saying; platitude

b. a dull or boring person

[C19, C20 (cliché): from brom(ine) + -ide]

bromide (br

)

A compound, such as potassium bromide, containing bromine and another element or radical.

bromide /

bro

d/ n. a boring saying that is used too often, (syn.) a platitude: Have a nice day is a bromide.

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