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fluorine

fluor·ine [ flr n, fláwr n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
toxic reactive chemical element: a toxic pale yellow gaseous element of the halogen group that is the most reactive and oxidizing agent known. Source: fluorite, cryolite. Use: water treatment, making fluorides and fluorocarbons.
Symbol  F


[Early 19th century. < modern Latin fluor (see fluoric)]
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