brominism
/ˈbroʊmɪnɪzəm/
noun
- Poisoning caused by too much bromine or bromine compounds, leading to symptoms like skin rashes, sleepiness, and confusion.
- Workers in chemical plants are trained to recognize the early signs of brominism.
- The patient was diagnosed with brominism after long exposure to bromine-based sedatives.
- Symptoms of brominism include drowsiness, memory problems, and a metallic taste in the mouth.