broomkali

Dutch

Etymology

Likely a shortening of earlier broomkalium. Equivalent to broom +‎ kali.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbroːmˌkaː.li/
  • Hyphenation: broom‧ka‧li

Noun

broomkali n (uncountable)

  1. (chiefly historical) potassium bromide, in particular in reference to its use as a sedative and antiepileptic around the fin de siècle [from late 19th c.]
    Synonyms: broomkalium, kaliumbromide

Usage notes
  • Compared to its more clinical synonyms, broomkali seems to have been a relatively popular or informal term prior to becoming a historical term.
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