English
Detailed Synonyms for boric acid in English
boric acid:
boric acid [the ~] nom
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the boric acid
– any of various acids containing boron and oxygen 1 -
the 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 1the boric acid; the 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 1