diborane

noun

di·​borane

(ˈ)dī+

: a gaseous compound B₂H₆ of boron and hydrogen that has a repulsive odor, is formed by reaction between a metal hydride and a boron halide usually in ether solution, and decomposes rapidly in water to boric acid and hydrogen

called also diborane (6)

Word History

Etymology

di- + borane

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