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fluorine

noun

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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Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
LU
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈflɔːɹiːn

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noun

  1. 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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