What is "bromomethane"

n. (context organic compound English) The brominated hydrocarbon CH₃Br , used as a soil sterilant and pesticide.

Bromomethane, commonly known as methyl bromide, is an organobromine compound with formula C H Br. This colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas is produced both industrially and particularly biologically. It has a tetrahedral shape and it is a recognized ozone-depleting chemical. It was used extensively as a pesticide until being phased out by most countries in the early 2000s.