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bromoform

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The haloform CHBr3, a very heavy liquid that is the bromine analogue of chloroform.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tribromomethane

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: haloform, trihalomethane, substance, compound, material

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noun

Meaning 2

colorless liquid haloform CHBr3

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tribromomethane

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: haloform

History

Etymology

From bromo- + -form.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: bromoformi — CHBr3
  • French: bromoforme — CHBr3
  • German: Bromoform — CHBr3
  • Polish: bromoform — CHBr3
  • Romanian: bromoform — CHBr3
  • Turkish: bromoform — CHBr3