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borane

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːreɪn/
Definition of borane

noun

Chemistry
  • any of a series of unstable binary compounds of boron and hydrogen, analogous to the alkanes. The simplest example is diborane, B2H6.

Origin:

early 20th century: from boron + -ane2

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Definition of borane in the US English dictionary