boric
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of boric
First recorded in 1860–65; bor- ( def. ) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Some baits contain over 5% boric acid, but this concentration is too high and will kill the ants before they have a chance to return to the nest.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Consequently, the results suggest that Aqp10.2 in actinopterygians evolved to diminish the transport activity of urea and boric acid.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023
However, the Aqp10.2 found in ray-finned fish may have reduced or lost urea and boric acid permeability during evolution.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023
Borax and the related boric acid are commonly used in household products including laundry cleaning products, wood preservers, fertilisers, contact lens solution and ant killers.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023
She says I’m getting odd and goes back to the lane and her chat with Mrs. Hannon and I blink and bathe my eyes with the boric acid powder in warm water.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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