boron nitride

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boron nitride

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white inert crystalline solid existing both in a graphite-like form and in an extremely hard diamond-like form (borazon). It is used as a refractory, high temperature lubricant and insulator, and heat shield. Formula BN

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