1. any of a class of chemical compounds containing boron and hydrogen
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The simplest borane is diborane, which has the formula B2H6.
• Boranes are important reagents in organic synthesis.
• The chemist studied the structure of various borane compounds.
• Borane complexes are used as reducing agents in chemical reactions.
• The laboratory synthesized a new borane derivative for research purposes.