boron
IPA: bˈɔrɑn
noun
- The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.
- A single atom of this element.
- A surname.
- A census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States.
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Examples of "boron" in Sentences
- Boron oxide is one of the oxides of boron.
- Common choices are high boron steel and boron carbide.
- Boron arsenide is a chemical compound of boron and arsenic.
- Chemical compounds with boron to boron double bonds are rare.
- Boron monoxide B2O is a chemical compound of boron and oxygen.
- The interstitial boron oxide then is converted to boron nitride.
- In this respect boron carbide is similar to the boron rich borides.
- An especially useful boron compound in this application is boron carbide.
- Boronic esters result from the condensation of boronic acids with alcohols.
- Boron trichloride is a starting material for the production of elemental boron.
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