Fluorine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorine is a noun meaning (chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.
Meaning
(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The chemical element (symbol F) with an atomic number of 9. It is the lightest of the halogens, a pale yellow-green, highly reactive gas that attacks all metals.
Example Sentences
an octahedron of fluorines
Word Forms
- fluorines
Synonyms for fluorine
Depending on context, synonyms include phthor, f.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include f, fluoride, fluor, flour, containing, difluorine.
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