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bromides

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. 1.A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.
  2. 2.A dose of bromide taken as a sedative, or to reduce sexual appetite.
  3. 3.(by extension) A dull person with conventional thoughts.
  4. 4.A platitude.
  5. 5.A print made on bromide paper.

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