Meanings
nountetrahydroborate (plural tetrahydroborates)
plural tetrahydroborates
- chemistryThe anion BH₄⁻ or any salt containing this ion; they are used extensively in organic synthesis.
Synonyms: borohydride
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe anion BH₄⁻ or any salt containing this ion; they are used extensively in organic synthesis.
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Origin
From tetrahydrobor + -ate (“derivative”).
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