A chemical compound containing two bromine atoms bonded to a carbon skeleton or organic molecule.
From di- (two) + brom, from bromine. This chemical prefix usage emerged in the late 19th century as organic chemistry advanced and chemists needed terms for halogenated compounds.
Dibrom compounds were actually used as pesticides and flame retardants before we realized they could harm the environment—it's a reminder that chemistry alone doesn't tell you if something is safe.
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