a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
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fluorine::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atomic number 9, f |
| Type of | chemical element, element, gas, halogen |
Examples of fluorine
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Some plants are able to forge carbon-fluorine bonds from the simple fluoride ion.
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The fluorine business is reported as a discontinued operation in this release.
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At this point gaseous fluorine compounds are released that are dangerous to humans.
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The lighter fluorine atom is linked to two heavier scandium atoms on opposite sides.
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They eventually settled on the concept of incorporating fluorine into a hydrocarbon.
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With every shake, the fluorine pulls the scandium atoms toward each other.
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Representation of ionic bonding between lithium and fluorine to form lithium fluoride.
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Fluorine is most commonly known for being an element included in fluoride toothpastes.
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Almost all known xenon compounds contain the electronegative atoms fluorine or oxygen.
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- A nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
- Fluorine (or) is the chemical element with atomic number 9, represented by the symbol F. Fluorine forms a single bond with itself in elemental form, resulting in the diatomic F2 molecule. F2 (fluorine) is a supremely reactive, poisonous, pale, yellowish brown gas. ...
- A gaseous, poisonous, halogen element existing as the diatomic molecule F2; it has an atomic number of 9 and atomic weight 19.00. ...
- Symbol:"F" Atomic Number:"9" Atomic Mass: 19.00amu. Fluorine is member of the halogen group. Fluorine is a very reactive, poisonous gas. It is reactive because it combines with most other elements. You can also find it in rocket fuel, uranium refining, Freon, toothpaste, and etched glass. ...
- Chemical element which increases the strength of a tooth in the cariogenic attack;
- (bones-teeth) knits bones, beautifies the body, and is a disease resister. Some good sources are cabbages, cauliflowers, sprouts, watercress, spinach, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, goat's milk.
- A candidate for top honors in a misspelling contest, along with derivative words such as fluoride and fluorocarbon.
