Bromals

/ˈbroʊməlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bromal; multiple compounds of bromine analogs of chloral used historically as medications.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'bromal' with '-s' suffix. Represents multiple instances of this chemical compound type.

Kelly Says

The era of bromals as sleeping pills is largely past, replaced by modern pharmaceuticals—but they represent a fascinating period when chemists were systematically substituting halogens to find safer drugs.

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