bromochloromethane
A colorless halogenated organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, bromine, and chlorineA colorless halogenated organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, bromine, and chlorine. It belongs to the halomethane family and has a tetrahedral molecular structure. The chemical was used in fire suppression systems and as an industrial chemical intermediate, but production was discontinued because it damages the ozone layer.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A colorless halogenated organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, bromine, and chlorine. It belongs to the halomethane family and has a tetrahedral molecular structure. The chemical was used in fire suppression systems and as an industrial chemical intermediate, but production was discontinued because it damages the ozone layer.
Forms
plural: bromochloromethanes| Singular | bromochloromethane |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable