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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. chemical compounds
  5. boron compounds
  6. boranes

Preferred term

boranes

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information The collective name for the boron hydrides, which are analogous to the alkanes and silanes. Numerous boranes are known. Some have high calorific values and are used in high-energy fuels.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • boron hydrides

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/221198

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