bromate

noun, verb — 2 senses

bromate

noun

US /ˈbɹoʊ.meɪt/

Etymology From bromic acid + -ate.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences the anion BrO₃⁻¹, derived from bromic acid; any salt containing this anion

Derived terms
bromatian, caesium bromate, cesium bromate, copper bromate hexahydrate, dibromate, hydrobromate, lithium bromate, mercury bromate, perbromate, potassium bromate, silver bromate, sodium bromate
Related terms
bromic, bromide

bromate

verb

Etymology From bromic acid + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To treat with bromic acid or a bromate

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