"diborane" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From di- + borane. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|di|borane}} di- + borane Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} diborane (uncountable)
  1. (inorganic chemistry) boron hydride, B₂H₆, a colourless explosive gas with a nasty smell; it has an unusual structure in which two of the hydrogen atoms form a bridge between the two boron atoms Tags: uncountable Related terms: hydroboration
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