What does "bromomethane" mean?

The brominated hydrocarbon CH₃Br, used as a soil sterilant and pesticide. Formed in a substitution reaction between methane and bromine (often in the form of bromine water).

What is a synonym for "bromomethane"?

Common synonyms include: methogas, methyl bromide, methyl bromide.

Bromomethane

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The brominated hydrocarbon CH₃Br, used as a soil sterilant and pesticide. Formed in a substitution reaction between methane and bromine (often in the form of bromine water). countable, uncountable

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methogas methyl bromide methyl bromide

Etymology

From bromo- + methane.

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