borohydride

noun — 2 senses

borohydride

noun

Etymology From boro- + hydride.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The anion and very strong reducing agent BH₄⁻.

2

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A salt of this anion.

Derived terms
beryllium borohydride, cyanoborohydride, lithium borohydride, sodium borohydride, tetraborohydride, uranium borohydride
Related terms
borane

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