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| fluor·ine [ flr n, fláwr n ] |
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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
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| [Early 19th century. < modern Latin fluor (see fluoric)] |
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