boron
noun/ˈbɔrɑn/
Frequency rank: #14,014 most common English word
Meaning
a chemical element with atomic number 5, a metalloid used in glass, ceramics, and nuclear reactors.
Example sentence
Scientists discovered that boron is an essential element used in the production of high-strength glass.
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