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Vocabulary Entry
bromide
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A chemical compound containing a bromine atom, commonly used as a sedative or in photography.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed a bromide to help with her anxiety."
"Bromides were once widely used in medicine but are less common today."
"In the lab, we used a bromide solution to test the reaction."
N
noun
An unoriginal idea or statement, often used to soothe or placate.
Example Sentences
"His speech was full of bromides that failed to inspire."
"Saying 'everything will be fine' is just a bromide."
"The article was criticized for relying on tired bromides instead of offering real solutions."