borohydride

noun

bo·​ro·​hy·​dride ˌbȯr-ō-ˈhī-ˌdrīd 

: the anion BH₄⁻ of boron and hydrogen that is used especially as a reducing agent and as a source of hydrogen atoms

also : any of various compounds (as of metals) containing the borohydride anion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Currently, the options include lithium hydride, sodium borohydride, and an emerging class of ultraporous nanotech materials. —Peter Schwartz And Doug Randall, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2003

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing borohydride

• sodium borohydride

• sodium borohydride