diborane Chem.
(daɪˈbɔəreɪn)
[f. di-2 + borane.]
A borane containing two atoms of boron; spec. B2H6, a colourless poisonous gas having a disagreeable odour.
| 1926 Brit. Chem. Abstr. 227/2 Structure of ethane and diborane, B2H6. 1956 Chem. & Engin. News 6 Feb. 560/2 The names of some of the boron hydrides are: BH3, borane (3), or simply borane; B2H4, diborane (4); B2H6, diborane (6); [etc.]. 1962 P. J. & B. Durrant Introd. Adv. Inorg. Chem. xvii. 516 Diborane, B2H6, is made by the action of a metallic hydride on a halide of boron. 1968 Materials & Technol. I. xii. 517 Diborane is of interest as a fuel for rockets to be launched under a water surface. |