Bromination

/broʊmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The chemical process of adding or incorporating bromine atoms into an organic compound or substance.

Etymology

From brominate + -tion (noun suffix). The -tion suffix converts the verb into a noun describing the complete process or result.

Kelly Says

Bromination is one of the fundamental techniques in synthetic organic chemistry—it's how chemists modify molecules to create drugs, pesticides, and materials with specific properties they need.

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