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borine

noun
bo·rine | \ˈbōrˌen, ˈbȯˌrēn, -ə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of borine 

1 : a borane BH3 known only in the form of derivatives

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

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