boric-acid

Nouns

  • (n) 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 orthoboric acid,
  • (n) any of various acids containing boron and oxygen boracic acid,

Synonyms

orthoboric acid boracic acid

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