Boron (noun)

A chemical element (symbol B) with atomic number 5.

Origin:

From arabic buraq al-ghassaq "borax of the mine".

Examples:

1. Boron is a semi-metallic element that is an essential micronutrient for plants.
2. Boron compounds are used in a wide range of industrial and technological applications.
3. Boron is a hard, brittle, black element that is found in nature in the form of borates.
4. Boron is used to make boron fibers, which are strong and lightweight.
5. Boron is also used in the production of ceramics, abrasives, and semiconductors.