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boronic

boronic

8.6
Relating to or made from boron, usually for chemical compounds
  • adjective
  • /bəˈrɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : borónico
  • Scientists often use boronic compounds in drug development.
  • boronic acid

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the properties of boronic acids in pharmaceutical applications.

  • The boronic compounds played a crucial role in the chemical reaction.

  • A boronic ester was synthesized to test its reactivity.

  • The boronic acid is crucial for organic synthesis.

  • The researchers synthesized a new drug using a boronic compound that showed significant promise in early trials.

  • In the laboratory, we frequently utilize boronic acids to create innovative materials for electronics.

  • To enhance the reaction, the chemist carefully measured out the boronic acid before mixing it with other reagents.

Synonyms

boracic
vsboronic
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Relating to boric acid or chemicals that contain boron

covers boron in general compounds, not only acid forms
boric
vsboronic
  • Specialized
8.4

Related to or containing boron, often used in chemicals

emphasizes being derived from boron, not just containing it

Surface Forms

boronic positive

Morphology

boronic = boron (transparent) = boron + ic

The adjective is formed by the regular suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to' the noun 'boron', so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Boronic comes from the element boron, a name taken from borax, a mineral people long used for cleaning and glass-making. The ending -ic means 'relating to', so boronic means 'relating to' or 'made from' boron.