boron

Meanings

• noun

  A boron is a chemical element with symbol B and atomic number 5. It is a silvery-white, crystalline solid that is an essential element in plant nutrition and is widely used in various industries.

  - "Boron is essential for the growth of plants."
  - "The boron compound is used in the production of glass."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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drones , gone , moneys , thrones

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Variants

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boron , boronic , borons , boron carbide , boron carbides

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Etymology

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The name boron comes from the mineral borax, which was discovered in the Mojave Desert in the late 1800s.

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Trivia

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1. Boron is the lightest element that forms a stable boride mineral.

2. Boron is the fifth lightest element in the universe.

3. Boron is the only element that is not a noble gas and does not have any electrons in its outermost energy level.

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1. Boron compounds: Boron compounds are inorganic and organic substances that contain boron. Boron compounds have a wide range of applications, including in the production of glass, semiconductors, and fertilizers.

2. Boron neutron capture therapy: Boron neutron capture therapy is a type of cancer treatment that involves injecting patients with boron compounds that are selectively taken up by cancer cells. Neutrons are then used to destroy the cancer cells.

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Culture

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Boron has been used in various cultural practices for centuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, borax was used to treat a variety of ailments, including gastrointestinal problems and arthritis.

How to Memorize "boron"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize boron, imagine a silvery-white crystal that is essential for plant growth and has a wide range of industrial applications.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize boron, associate it with the element symbol B and the mineral borax.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for boron could be 'Boron is a Boring Element, But it Brings Borax to the Table'.

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