HeyRuaHow to say “bromide” in Irish
- Irish:
- bróimíd
- English:
- bromide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROH-meedj” /ˈbˠɾˠoːmʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bróimíde, na bróimíde (e.g. tuaslagán bróimíde, a bromide solution)
What does “bróimíd” mean?
- bromide
- A chemical compound of bromine with another element or group, such as potassium bromide, formerly used as a sedative.Also: bromide salt, potassium bromide.
“Bróimíd” with the article
Here is bróimíd after the article (an t-alt).
an bhróimíd
the bromide
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bróimíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bróimíd, the Irish word for bromide.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach í bróimíd.
Bromide is a chemical compound.
Tugadh bróimíd d'othair fadó chun iad a chiúnú.
Long ago patients were given bromide to calm them.
Tá an bhróimíd sa bhuidéal sin.
The bromide is in that bottle.
Rinneamar tuaslagán bróimíde sa tsaotharlann inniu.
We made a bromide solution in the lab today.
Úsáideadh bróimíd airgid sa ghrianghrafadóireacht.
Silver bromide was used in photography.
Cé mhéad bróimíde atá sa sampla seo?
How much bromide is in this sample?
Bhí blas searbh ar an mbróimíd.
The bromide had a bitter taste.
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Bromide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bromide?
The Irish for bromide is bróimíd (pronounced “BROH-meedj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bróimíd in Irish?
Bróimíd is said like “BROH-meedj” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠoːmʲiːdʲ/).
Does bróimíd have a plural?
No plural form is given for bróimíd in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bróimíd change to bhróimíd or mbróimíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bróimíd becomes mo bhróimíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbróimíd (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bróimíd and bróimín?
Bróimín is the element bromine, while bróimíd is a compound containing it, such as bróimíd photaisiam (potassium bromide).
