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English noun: boric acid

1. boric acid (substance) 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


Synonymsorthoboric acid


Broader (hypernym)acid

2. boric acid (substance) any of various acids containing boron and oxygen


Synonymsboracic acid


Broader (hypernym)acid


Narrower (hyponym)perboric acid









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