borane

borane Definition

bo·rane (bôr′ān′)

noun

any of various compounds of boron and hydrogen, used as reducing agents in chemical reactions

Etymology: bor(on) + -ane

borane Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

binary: There are several examples of macropolyhedral binary boranes, such as syn - and anti -B 18 H 22.

Modifies a noun

cluster: Current research interests are largely in Boron Chemistry and center around the new chemistry of larger borane clusters.

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