Bromal

/ˈbroʊməl/ noun

A chemical compound that is the bromine analog of chloral, historically used as a sedative or hypnotic drug.

From 'bromo-' (bromine) + '-al' suffix. Created by replacing chlorine atoms in chloral with bromine atoms, following a pattern of chemical modification common in pharmaceutical development.

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