boric acid

noun

bo·​ric acid ˈbȯr-ik- How to pronounce boric acid (audio)
: a white crystalline acid B(OH)3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic and fire-retardant

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Make sure the solution contains boric acid and sodium borate, which are needed to form the slime. 4. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024 Try boric acid: Like diatomaceous earth, boric acid can be sprinkled around to kill silverfish instantly. Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2024 Insecticidal dust, like those containing diatomaceous earth or boric acid, can be applied in cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024 Borax should not be confused with boric acid, a chemical compound that is primarily used in pesticides. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for boric acid 

Word History

Etymology

boron

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boric acid was in 1825

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“Boric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boric%20acid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

boric acid

noun
bo·​ric acid
ˌbōr-ik-,
ˌbȯr-
: a white boron-containing weak acid that is used as a mild antiseptic

Medical Definition

boric acid

noun
: a white crystalline acid H3BO3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic

called also boracic acid, orthoboric acid

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