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.
Browse dictionary entries near borane
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