 boric_acid |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative | |
| Synonyms: | orthoboric_acid | |
| Related terms: | acid | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) any of various acids containing boron and oxygen | |
| Synonyms: | boracic_acid | |
| Related terms: | acid perboric_acid | |
| Similar spelling: |
boracic_acid |
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