I. ˈbrōˌmīd, in sense 1 sometimes -_mə̇d noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary brom- + -ide
1.
a. : a binary compound of bromine and usually a more electropositive element or a radical, some of these compounds (as potassium bromide) being used as sedatives : a salt or ester of hydrobromic acid
b. : a dose of bromide taken usually as a sedative
2.
a. : a conventional and commonplace or tiresome person : bore , dullard
b. : a commonplace or hackneyed expression, generalization, or notion
greeting card bromides
also : a trite artistic or dramatic theme or device
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to treat with a bromide