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Bromism

Definition:

Bromism refers to a medical condition caused by excessive intake or prolonged use of bromine, usually resulting in symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and memory impairment.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (Medical Condition):

After years of consuming salt with added bromine, he developed symptoms of bromism, including muscle weakness and sleep disturbances.

2. Noun (Local Usage):

In the town where I grew up, "bromism" was a term used to describe the behavior of individuals who excessively exaggerated their stories.

3. Adjective (Popular Sense):

The book became a bromism sensation overnight, with readers tagging it as the must-read title of the year.

4. Adjective (Local Sense):

In our neighborhood, the word "bromism" relates to the way someone talks with a distinctive accent.

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