Boranes

/ˈbɔːreɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of borane; multiple chemical compounds containing boron and hydrogen.

Etymology

Simple English plural of 'borane,' following standard rules by adding -s to the singular chemical compound name.

Kelly Says

The study of boranes opened up entire new fields of chemistry in the 1950s-60s—they're so reactive and energetic that handling them safely required completely new laboratory techniques!

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