a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.
The name bromine comes from the French word brome, which was borrowed from Ancient Greek. In its original language, the root meant "stink," referring to the chemical's strong odor.