First Known Use: 1812
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boron
noun bo·ron \ˈbȯr-ˌän\
Definition of BORON
: a trivalent metalloid element found in nature only in combination and used especially in glass and detergents — see element table
— bo·ron·ic \bȯr-ˈä-nik\ adjective
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Origin of BORON
borax + -on (as in carbon)
Rhymes with BORON
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BORON Defined for Kids
boron
noun bo·ron \ˈbȯr-ˌän\
Definition of BORON for Kids
: a powdery or hard solid chemical element that is used especially in making glass and detergents
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boron
noun bo·ron \ˈbō(ə)r-ˌän, ˈbȯ(ə)r-\
Medical Definition of BORON
: a trivalent metalloid element found in nature only in combination and used in metallurgy and in composite structural materials—symbol B; see element table
—bo·ron·ic \bȯr-ˈän-ik, bōr-\ adjective
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