First Known Use: 1813
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fluorine
noun fluo·rine \ˈflu̇r-ˌēn, ˈflȯr-\
Definition of FLUORINE
: a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a pale yellowish flammable irritating toxic diatomic gas — see element table
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Origin of FLUORINE
French, from New Latin fluor
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FLUORINE Defined for Kids
fluorine
noun fluo·rine \ˈflu̇r-ˌēn, ˈflȯr-\
Definition of FLUORINE for Kids
: a yellowish flammable irritating gaseous chemical element
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fluorine
noun fluo·rine \ˈflu̇(-ə)r-ˌēn, -ən\
Medical Definition of FLUORINE
: a nonmetallic monovalent halogen element that is normally a pale yellowish flammable irritating toxic gas—symbol Fahrenheit; see element table
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