Definition of BORON

boron

Plural: borons

Noun

  • A nonmetallic element used in various compounds, often as a hardening agent.
  • 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.

Examples

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Origin / Etymology

From the stem of borax (boro-) + -on (based on carbon). Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy as a modification of his earlier word boracium.

Synonyms

atomic number 5, B

Scrabble Score: 7

boron: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
boron: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
boron: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

boron: valid Words With Friends Word