boral

noun

bor·​al

ˈbōrˌal,

ˈbȯˌral,

-əl

plural -s

: a fine white astringent powder consisting of a borate and tartrate of aluminum

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary bor- (from borate) + -al (from aluminum)

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