Fluorine: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluorine

 

[ หˆflสŠษ™riหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Fluorine is a chemical element with the symbol F and atomic number 9. It is a highly reactive pale yellow-green gaseous halogen that is found in group 17 of the periodic table. Fluorine is the most electronegative and reactive of all elements, and it can form compounds with nearly all other elements. Due to its reactivity, it is not found freely in nature but primarily occurs in minerals and various compounds. It is used in various applications, including in the production of fluorinated gases and in the manufacture of toothpaste and non-stick coatings.

Synonyms

F, elemental fluorine.

Examples of usage

  • Fluorine is crucial in dental products.
  • The reaction of fluorine with other elements is incredibly vigorous.
  • Fluorine gas can be hazardous to health.
  • Chemists study fluorine for its unique properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluorine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flรบor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fluor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fluorin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fluor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒƒ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fluor

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flรบor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ฃจ์˜ค๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fluor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fluor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fluor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรบor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒขแƒแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flรบor

Etymology

The name 'fluorine' is derived from the Latin word 'fluere,' which means 'to flow.' This reference is related to its discovery as it was first isolated by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1886, who recognized its properties while working with fluorite (calcium fluoride). Fluorine's reactivity was noted historically, where it was often encountered in the form of various compounds and minerals. Its significance grew with its use in various industrial applications, including the creation of fluorinated compounds that are crucial in modern chemistry for their stability and reactivity. Fluorine's role has expanded in the past century due to advancements in chemistry and its applications in producing polymers and other materials.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,948, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.