English dictionary
boric acid
/'b/oU/r/I/k_'/&/s/I/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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 acidSource: WordNet 3.0
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any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
Synonyms boracic acidSource: WordNet 3.0