boron
noun
Simple meaning
A trivalent metalloid element.
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ˈbɔɹɑn
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noun
A trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder
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.
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An ionization chamber lined with boron or filled with boron trifluoride gas for counting low velocity neutrons.
A proportional counter tube for counting neutrons.
A pungent colorless gas.
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