borine

noun

bo·​rine

ˈbōrˌen,

ˈbȯˌrēn,

-ə̇n

plural -s

1

: a borane BH₃ known only in the form of derivatives

2

: a derivative [as trimethyl-borine (CH₃)₃B] of borine

Word History

Etymology

bor- + -ine

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Rhymes for borine

• beanie
• genie
• sweeney
• sweeny
• teeny
• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine