bromo
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• noun
An active Somma volcano and popular natural landmark located in the Tengger massif of East Java, Indonesia.
American A dose of an effervescent antacid and pain reliever, historically referencing a specific brand containing sodium bromide, often used as a hangover remedy.
"After a long night of celebrating, he woke up with a splitting headache and immediately went to the pharmacy for a bromo."
A type of photographic paper coated with a silver bromide emulsion, traditionally used for printing photographs in a darkroom.
"The archivist carefully cataloged the early twentieth-century prints, noting that many were produced on bromo paper."
Word Nuance & Usage
When capitalized as 'Bromo', it refers to the famous Indonesian volcano; as a lowercase common noun, it historically denotes a bromide-based effervescent antacid or photographic paper.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The chemical and colloquial terms derive from the element 'bromine' (from Greek 'brōmos' meaning 'stench'), popularized in the US by the hangover remedy Bromo-Seltzer. The Indonesian mountain's name is derived from the Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god.
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