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.