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boron

bo·ron

UK/ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ US/bo.rɔn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder

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Origin

From the stem of borax (boro-) + -on (based on carbon).

Phrases

  • aluminium boron oxide
  • boron arsenide
  • boron carbide
  • boron chloride
  • boron deficiency
  • boron fluoride
  • boron group
  • boron hydride

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