borine

noun

bo·​rine

ˈbōrˌen,

ˈbȯˌrēn,

-ə̇n

plural -s

1

: a borane BH₃ known only in the form of derivatives

2

: a derivative [as trimethyl-borine (CH₃)₃B] of borine

Word History

Etymology

bor- + -ine

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