fluorine
Meaning
- (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.
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
Synonyms
atomic number 9
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin
Etymology
From Latin fluor (“flow”) + -ine. Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1813.
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