fluorine

English

/ˈflʊəɹiːn/, /ˈflɔːɹiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (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.
  • (chemistry) A single atom of this element.

Etymology

Derived from Latin fluor (flow, the act of flowing).

Origin

Latin

fluor

Gloss

flow, the act of flowing

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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