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Rarebromides
The correct spelling is bromides.
How to pronounce bromides
noun
Say it like: Bro-mid-es
The correct spelling is bromides. A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical. For example: "My adviser at college was a bromide who had not had an original thought in years."
Usage Examples
“My adviser at college was a bromide who had not had an original thought in years.”
“We hoped the speech would include reassurances, but instead it was merely one bromide after another.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.
- 2.A dose of bromide taken as a sedative, or to reduce sexual appetite.
- 3.(by extension) A dull person with conventional thoughts.
- 4.A platitude.
- 5.A print made on bromide paper.
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