bifluoride

noun

bi·​fluo·​ride

(ˈ)bī-ˈflȯr-ˌīd,

-ˈflu̇r-

plural -s

: an acid fluoride of the formula MHF₂ (such as lithium bifluoride LiHF₂)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary bi- entry 1 + fluoride

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