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fluorine

The correct spelling is fluorine.

How to pronounce fluorine

/ˈflɔːɹiːn/
noun

IPA: /ˈflɔːɹiːn/

Say it like: Fluo-rin-e

The correct spelling is fluorine. The chemical element (symbol F) with an atomic number of 9. It is the lightest of the halogens, a pale yellow-green, highly reactive gas that attacks all metals. For example: "an octahedron of fluorines"

Usage Examples

an octahedron of fluorines

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The chemical element (symbol F) with an atomic number of 9. It is the lightest of the halogens, a pale yellow-green, highly reactive gas that attacks all metals.
  2. 2.A single atom of this element.

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