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Definition of nido in English:

nido

Pronunciation /ˈnʌɪdəʊ/

adjective

Chemistry

  • Designating a boron compound in whose molecules boron atoms occupy all vertices but one of a notional triangulated polyhedron; (also) designating the structure of such a compound. Chiefly (with hyphen) as a word-forming element. Compare "arachno", "closo".

Origin

1960s. From classical Latin nīdus nest + -o. Compare arachno, closo.