fluorine

Definitions


[ˈflɔːriːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the chemical element of atomic number 9, a poisonous pale yellow gas of the halogen series. It is the most reactive of all the elements, causing very severe burns on contact with skin


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Origin:
early 19th century: from fluor (see fluorspar) + -ine




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