: 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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Other teams have found success with similar reactions using supercritical water, magnetic particles, hydrogen or boron nitride.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 July 2024
Exploration of the lithium and boron deposits in the Jadar valley has been done by multinational Rio Tinto mining company for 20 years.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2022
This reaction is kept at moderate levels using control rods made of neutron-absorbing materials, usually boron or cadmium, that limit the number of neutrons that can trigger fission.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024
Think of this supplement as an amalgamation of essential nutrients: Vitamin D3 supports immune function; calcium—with D3, K2, magnesium, and boron—maintains bone health; magnesium and D3 aid muscle function; omega-3 DHA and vitamin B12 support brain health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 10 July 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 July 2024
Exploration of the lithium and boron deposits in the Jadar valley has been done by multinational Rio Tinto mining company for 20 years.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2022
This reaction is kept at moderate levels using control rods made of neutron-absorbing materials, usually boron or cadmium, that limit the number of neutrons that can trigger fission.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024
Think of this supplement as an amalgamation of essential nutrients: Vitamin D3 supports immune function; calcium—with D3, K2, magnesium, and boron—maintains bone health; magnesium and D3 aid muscle function; omega-3 DHA and vitamin B12 support brain health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 10 July 2024
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boron
noun
bo·ron
ˈbō(ə)r-ˌän 
ˈbȯ(ə)r-
: a metalloid element found in nature only in combination (as in borax) see element
Medical Definition
boron
noun
bo·ron
ˈbō(ə)r-ˌän, ˈbȯ(ə)r-
: 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
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