Bromate
/ˈbɹoʊ.meɪt/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 the anion BrO₃⁻¹, derived from bromic acid; any salt containing this anion
- 2 a chemical compound that contains the bromate ion. wordnet
Verb
- 1 To treat with bromic acid or a bromate
- 2 treat with bromine wordnet
- 3 react with bromine wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
Etymology 1
From bromic acid + -ate.
Etymology 2
From bromic acid + -ate (verb-forming suffix).