boron

noun

bo·ron | \ ˈbȯr-ˌän

Definition of boron

: a metalloid chemical element that is found in nature only in combination and that is used especially in borosilicate glass and detergents — see Chemical Elements Table

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Recent Examples on the Web Some detergents contain boron, which is toxic to plants; bleach also makes soil less healthy. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 Blue diamonds are among the rarest of all colored diamonds, with their hue typically the result of trace elements of boron within the diamond crystal lattice. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 Small amounts of lithium, for example, could be brought to market as a byproduct from existing boron mining, Moores said. — NBC News, 3 Apr. 2022 This ash contains a dangerous mix of heavy metals and toxic chemicals such as arsenic, boron, lead and mercury. — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2022 These stones get their blue hue from trace amounts of boron within the diamond crystal lattice. — Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 Feb. 2022 Other substances included in the rule are aluminum, E. coli bacteria, boron and cobalt. — Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2022 That liquid contains lithium and other metals such as manganese, zinc and boron. — Stacy Morford, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2022 What if your company is relying on a particularly dirty boron source? — Gregory Barber, Wired, 29 Mar. 2022 See More

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boron

noun

bo·ron | \ ˈbȯr-ˌän

Kids Definition of boron

: a powdery or hard solid chemical element that is used especially in making glass and detergents

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 Chemical Elements Table