What is "bromoethane"

n. (context organic compound English) The brominated derivative of ethane CH₃-CH₂Br used, via Grignard reagents in organic synthesis

Bromoethane, also known as ethyl bromide, is a chemical compound of the haloalkanes group. It is abbreviated by chemists as EtBr (which is also used as an abbreviation for ethidium bromide). This volatile compound has an ether-like odour.