ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌfȯrm noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary brom- + -form (as in chloroform )
: a colorless heavy liquid compound CHBr 3 that is similar to chloroform in properties and methods of preparation and is used chiefly in separating minerals (as in assaying) and in organic synthesis; tribromo-methane