FLUORINE


Meaning of FLUORINE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' flu ̇ r- ˌ ē n, ' flo ̇ r-

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from New Latin fluor

Date: 1813

: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a pale yellowish flammable irritating toxic diatomic gas ― see ELEMENT table

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