Fluorine Definition & Meaning

fluorine
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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  • "where is fluorine"
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