hydrobromic

[ hahy-druh-broh-mik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from hydrobromic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrobromic¹

First recorded in 1830–40; hydro- ² + bromic

Example Sentences

It may also be prepared by oxidizing the trimethylene glycol obtained by the action of hydrobromic acid on allylbromide.

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Hydrobromic acid gas is colourless and non-inflammable; it extinguishes flame.

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Hydrobromic acid in ethereal solution gives furfurane derivatives.

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Barium bromide is prepared by saturating baryta-water or by decomposing barium carbonate with hydrobromic acid.

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When heated with concentrated hydrobromic or hydriodic acids, it is converted into fumaric acid.

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