Definition
brominations
noun
- plural of bromination; chemical reactions in which bromine atoms are added to organic molecules
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The brominations of alkenes are important reactions in organic synthesis.
- Several brominations were performed to test the reactivity of different substrates.
- The lab conducted multiple brominations to produce the desired brominated compounds.
- Brominations can occur through electrophilic addition mechanisms.
- The chemist studied the brominations of aromatic rings under various conditions.