The meaning of Bromides

noun

A compound of bromine with another element or group, especially a salt containing the anion br− or an organic compound with bromine bonded to an alkyl radical.

noun

A trite statement that is intended to soothe or placate.

Usage examples:

Feel-good bromides create the illusion of problem-solving

noun

A reproduction or piece of typesetting on bromide paper.

Usage examples:

It was then re-typed in the western people, reproduced in bromide form and placed on a page.

noun

A compound of bromine with another element or group, especially a salt containing the anion br⁻ or an organic compound with bromine bonded to an alkyl radical.

Usage examples:

In friedel-crafts reactions, alkyl chlorides are more reactive than alkyl bromides and alkyl iodide…

noun

A drug used to calm people who are very unhappy or worried

Usage examples:

He took a/some bromide to calm his nerves.