Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)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.
Bor
борbor
борbor
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.
(uncountable, usually)An atom of this element.
Examples
5 sentencesWhat are the industrial applications of boron?
Borax is probably the best known compound of boron.
How many moles of boron are there in this solution?
deWie viele Mole Bor sind in dieser Lösung?
Boron was first isolated from borax.
Boron is formed by cosmic ray spallation.
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Forms
plural: borons| Singular | boron |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder:Batomic number 5
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable