English

Noun

bromomethane ‎(countable and uncountable, plural bromomethanes)

1. (organic chemistry) The brominated hydrocarbon CH₃Br , used as a soil sterilant and pesticide. Formed in a substitution reaction between methane and bromine (often in the form of bromine water).

Synonyms

• methyl bromide
• Methogas (a trade name)

Translations