Bromo-
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which bromine is present:
bromobenzene.
combining form
indicating the presence of bromine: bromoform
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a colorless, heavy liquid, CHBr 3 , used chiefly as an intermediate in organic synthesis. noun a heavy colourless liquid substance with a sweetish taste and an odour resembling that of chloroform. Formula: CHBr3 Systematic name tribromomethane