Definition

A chemical compound made of bromine and another element, or a common saying that is unoriginal and often repeated.

Example

The speaker's use of a bromide made the presentation feel dull and predictable.

Conversation

I heard him say some really dull things; it sounded like a bromide.

Yeah, some people just rely on those tired phrases to fill the conversation.

It's frustrating when someone uses a bromide instead of sharing original thoughts.

Totally! It makes discussions feel so uninteresting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bromide → The word is derived from 'bromo-' (from Greek 'bromos', meaning stench or bad smell) and '-ide' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound). The term bromide originally referred to a compound containing bromine, which is known for its strong odor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bromo-' meaning a 'bad smell' — this helps you remember that bromide refers to a chemical compound associated with bromine, which has a strong odor.

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