tetraphenylborate

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What does tetraphenylborate mean?

The univalent anion B(C₆H₅)₄⁻ containing four phenyl groups attached to a boron atom; any salt containing this anion

Where does tetraphenylborate come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres Proto-Hellenic *kʷétwores Ancient Greek τέσσᾰρες (téssăres) Ancient Greek τετρᾰ- (tetră-)bor. English tetra- French phénylebor. English phenyl English borate English tetraphenylborate From tetra- + phenyl + borate.

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