| boric acid n. A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound, H3BO3, used as an antiseptic and preservative and in fireproofing compounds, cosmetics, cements, and enamels. |
boric acid
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1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) Also called orthoboric acid Systematic name trioxoboric(III) acid a white soluble weakly acid crystalline solid used in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and porcelain enamels, as a fireproofing material, and as a mild antiseptic. Formula: H3BO3
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any other acid containing boron
boric acid (bôr  k) A white or colorless crystalline compound that occurs naturally or is produced artificially from borax. It is used as an antiseptic and preservative, and in cements, enamels, and cosmetics. Chemical formula: H3BO3. |
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| Noun | 1. | boric acid - 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 acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt |
| 2. | boric acid - any of various acids containing boron and oxygen acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt perboric acid - a form of boric acid |
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