boric acid
Americannoun
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Also called orthoboric acid. Chemistry, Pharmacology. a white, crystalline acid, H 3 BO 3 , 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.
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Chemistry. any of a group of acids containing boron.
noun
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Systematic name: trioxoboric(III) acid. Also called: orthoboric 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: H 3 BO 3
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any other acid containing boron
Etymology
Origin of boric acid
First recorded in 1865–70
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Ideally, the bait should contain only 0.5-1% boric acid.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
These intriguing results indicate that water, glycerol, urea, and boric acid permeabilities are plesiomorphic features of Aqp10 water channels in all tetrapods and lobe-finned fish.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023
Interestingly, the ray-finned Japanese pufferfish has paralog called aqp10.2b that shows permeability to water and glycerol but not to urea and boric acid.
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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