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, no diminutive) (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.