Bromising

/ˈbroʊmaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling of bromizing; the present participle of bromise, describing the process of treating with bromine.

Etymology

Present participle of bromise, following British -ise spelling convention with -ing suffix.

Kelly Says

Bromising appears in British chemistry journals from the early 20th century—it's a window into how the same science was described differently across the English-speaking world.

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