Definition

A chemical compound made of boron and another element that is more positive in charge.

Example

The scientist studied various borides for their unique properties.

Conversation

I just read about a new kind of boride that scientists are developing.

Oh really? What makes it special?

It’s supposed to have some really unique properties for electronics.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boride is formed from "boron" (from the element boron, derived from Arabic "buraq", meaning white) and "-ide" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound). The word "boride" refers to a compound of boron with another element.

Memory Tip

Think of 'boron' as the key element in 'boride' — it helps you remember that a boride is a compound containing boron.

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