borocarbide

/bɒroʊˈkɑrbɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of boron and carbon, often used as a high-temperature superconductor.

“The researchers studied the properties of borocarbide materials for potential applications in energy transmission.”

2. chemistry

A chemical compound consisting of boron and carbon.

“The borocarbide compound was synthesized using a high-temperature reaction process.”

Synonyms

  • boron-carbon compound
  • superconductor material

Antonyms

  • insulator material
  • semiconductor material