boron
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boron
A chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5. It is a metalloid and an essential trace element for plants.
Borverbindungen werden unter anderem bei der Herstellung von Glasfasern und Keramiken verwendet.
Boron compounds are used, among other things, in the production of glass fibers and ceramics.
As with many other chemical elements, 'Bor' (boron) is often used in a sentence without an article when speaking about the substance in general.
Dieses Material enthält einen hohen Anteil an Bor.
This material contains a high proportion of boron.
The word 'Bor' (boron) is used almost exclusively in scientific and technical contexts, for example in chemistry, biology, or materials science.
Die Forscher untersuchen die Wirkung von Bor auf das Pflanzenwachstum.
The researchers are studying the effect of boron on plant growth.
You will often find 'Bor' (boron) as the first part of compound words that describe special chemical compounds or materials.
Borsäure ist ein schwaches Desinfektionsmittel.
Boric acid is a weak disinfectant.