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boric acid
noun
1.
Also called orthoboric acid. Chemistry, Pharmacology. a white, crystalline acid, H3BO3, occurring in nature or prepared from borax: used chiefly in the manufacture of ceramics, cements, glass, and enamels, for fireproofing, and in medicine in aqueous solution as a mild antiseptic.
2.
Chemistry. any of a group of acids containing boron.
Origin:
1865–70
1865–70
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Boric acid
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| any of the electronegative elements, fluorine, chlorine, iodine, bromine, and astatine, that form binary salts by direct union with metals |
| the solid product resulting from the distillation of coal in an oven or closed chamber or by imperfect combustion, consisting principally of carbon |
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| boric acid | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Also called: orthoboric acid, Systematic name: trioxoboric(III) acid a white soluble weakly acid crystalline solid used in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and porcelain enamels, as a fireproofing material, and as a mild antiseptic. Formula: H3BO3 |
| 2. | any other acid containing boron |
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Medical Dictionary
boric acid bo·ric acid (bôr'ĭk)
n.
A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound used as an antiseptic and preservative.
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boric acid  (bôr'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A white or colorless crystalline compound that occurs naturally or is produced artificially from borax. It is used as an antiseptic and preservative, and in cements, enamels, and cosmetics. Chemical formula: H3BO3. |
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