Fluorines

/ˈflɔːriːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fluorine; multiple fluorine atoms or samples, though typically fluorine is uncountable in chemistry.

Etymology

Plural form of fluorine. While fluorine is usually treated as an uncountable noun in chemistry, the plural form can be used when referring to multiple fluorine atoms or in certain contexts.

Kelly Says

In molecular structures, when scientists talk about 'multiple fluorines,' they're referring to molecules with several fluorine atoms bonded to them—polyfluorinated compounds are becoming increasingly important in materials science and pharmaceuticals.

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