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Bromide [BRO-miyd]  

Part of speech: noun 

Origin: English, 19th century 

1. A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate. 

2. A compound of bromine with another element or group.  

Examples of bromide in a sentence  

"She couldn't help but roll her eyes at the expected bromide from her father."  

"The upcoming chemistry test will cover the chapter on compounds of bromide. "

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