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boride

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A boride is a compound between boron and a less electronegative element, for example silicon boride (SiB and SiB). The borides are a very large group of compounds that are generally high melting and are covalent more than ionic in nature. Some borides exhibit ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context chemistry English) the B 3− anion 2 (context chemistry English) any binary compound of boron and a more electropositive element

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Boride \Bo"ride\, n. (Chem.) A binary compound of boron with a more positive or basic element or radical; -- formerly called boruret .

Usage examples of boride.

He quelled it, relying on a group of five corsairs, the most faithful (Andra-pod, Boride, Ordogne, Safar, and Asprando), and the mutineers were set adrift in the sloop with a few victuals.