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noun
H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid.
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Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: boracic acid
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Broader terms: acid
Narrower terms: perboric acid
noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: orthoboric acid
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Broader terms: acid
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