orthoboric acid

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orthoboric acid [ˌɔːθəʊˈbɔːrɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) the more formal name for boric acid [1]

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orthoboric 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

boric acid

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

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