A chemical compound formed by combining boron and fluorine compounds, or a salt containing both elements.
From boro- (boron) + fluoride (fluorine compound). Fluoride comes from fluorine + -ide (suffix for binary compounds).
Borofluorides appear in toothpaste chemistry—fluoride strengthens teeth while boron compounds can enhance absorption, making a microscopic chemistry lesson in your bathroom!
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