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Potassium Bromide

Definition:

Potassium bromide is a chemical compound composed of potassium and bromine atoms. It is commonly used in various fields.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

Senses:

1. Noun: a white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anticonvulsant and sedative.
2. Noun: a chemical compound with the formula KBr, used in photography as a developer.
3. Adjective: relating to or containing potassium bromide.

Usages:

- Medical Usage: Potassium bromide is prescribed as an antiepileptic and sedative medication.
- Photography Usage: Potassium bromide is commonly used as a photographic developer in traditional film processing.
- Adjective Form: The researcher conducted a potassium bromide analysis on the samples.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctor prescribed potassium bromide to control the patient's seizures.
2. In the darkroom, the photographer used potassium bromide to develop the photographs.
3. The chemist performed a potassium bromide test on the unknown substance.

Related Products:

- Potassium Bromide Medication
- Potassium Bromide Photographic Developer
- Potassium Bromide Chemical