Chem. [a. F. brome, f. Gr. βρῶμ-ος stink, smell.] The French name of BROMINE, formerly used in English.
1827. Turner, Elem. Chem. [see BROMINE].
1836. Penny Cycl., V. 486/1. In case of poisoning [by caniramin], emetics may be given, and also tincture of brome or iodine.
1841. Mrs. Marcet, Conv. Chem., II. 145. Brome … notwithstanding its high specific gravity, boils at the temperature of 160°.
