Associations to the word «Boric»

Wiktionary

BORIC, adjective. (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or containing the element boron.
BORIC ACID, noun. (chemistry) 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.
BORIC ACID, noun. (chemistry) A hydrate of boric oxide, specifically any of the three acids orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, or pyroboric acid.
BORIC ACIDS, noun. Plural of boric acid
BORIC OXIDE, noun. (inorganic compound) A white solid, of empirical formula B2O3; it is an inorganic polymer used in making glass and enamel and for synthesizing other boron compounds.

Dictionary definition

BORIC, adjective. Of or relating to or derived from or containing boron; "boric acid".

Wise words

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